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Traditional computer security books typically focus on the implementation or theory of security controls and mechanisms at the application, operating system, network, and physical layers. Breaking the traditional model, this book educates readers at the user layer. It helps you better understand the practical aspects of computer security. The authors cover such popular security topics as social networking, social engineering (phishing), and online shopping. They also address situation awareness, including the security risks of using wireless Internet at a university and the risks of using a public computer.

Table of Contents:
What Is Information Security? Introduction to Computers and the Internet. Passwords under Attack. Email Security. Malware: The Dark Side of Software. Malware: Defense in Depth. Securely Surfing the World Wide Web. Online Shopping. Wireless Internet Security. Social Networking. Social Engineering: Phishing for Suckers. Staying Safe Online: The Human Threat. Case Studies. Moving Forward with Security and Book Summary. Glossary. Appendices.

About the Author :
Douglas Jacobson Joseph Idziorek

Review :
"… a practical, application-oriented introduction to security education and literacy. While the information is technical enough to provide value to information systems professionals, the organization around specific topics makes it accessible to non-technical users looking for information on specific issues. … the book would be appropriate for an upper-division introductory course on information security … a good book for use in educational training programs developed by corporate information security managers. Technical information security professionals could also benefit from reading the book. … the material is well-written and effectively organized." —W.T. Neumann, Computing Reviews, March 2013 "User error was manifest last week when it was detailed that the New York Times was penetrated over the course of four months by Chinese hackers who infiltrated its network and obtained passwords for a significant amount of the Times reporters and employees. Attempting to alleviate such user error issues, Computer Security Literacy: Staying Safe in a Digital World is a helpful security awareness book. … The book provides information about essential security topics in an easy-to-read manner. … a worthwhile guide for an organization to have in their information security awareness program. It provides the reader with an understanding and appreciation for the magnitude of computer security. Had the New York Times employees been aware of the risks and taken actions as written in Computer Security Literacy, odds are that the effects would have been much less, and they wouldn’t have been a cover story in their own periodical." —Ben Rothke, RSA Conference.com, February 2013 "… a good primer for laypersons who use computers, giving this audience a broad understanding of important points. … Recommended" —S.A. Patton, Indiana State University in CHOICE Magazine, June 2013


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781439856185
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 368
  • Weight: 460 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1439856184
  • Publisher Date: 27 Nov 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Staying Safe in a Digital World
  • Width: 156 mm


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