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    Table of Contents

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction to Computer Security

    Introduction

    How Seriously Should You Take Threats to Network Security?

    Identifying Types of Threats

    Malware

    Compromising System Security

    Denial of Service Attacks

    Web Attacks

    Session Hijacking

    DNS Poisoning

    Assessing the Likelihood of an Attack on Your Network

    Basic Security Terminology

    Hacker Slang

    Professional Terms

    Concepts and Approaches

    How Do Legal Issues Impact Network Security?

    Online Security Resources

    CERT

    Microsoft Security Advisor

    F-Secure

    SANS Institute

    Summary

    Test Your Skills

    Chapter 2: Networks and the Internet

    Introduction

    Network Basics

    The Physical Connection: Local Networks

    Faster Connection Speeds

    Data Transmission

    How the Internet Works

    IP Addresses

    CIDR

    Uniform Resource Locators


      

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