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21. |  Managing Risk in Information Systems By: Darril Gibson Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 12-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Managing Risk in Information Systems PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Managing Risk in Information Systems provides a unique, in-depth look at how to manage and reduce IT associated risks. Written by an industry expert, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of the SSCP? Risk, Response, and Recovery Domain in addition to providing a thorough overview of risk management and its implications on IT infrastructures and compliance. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to walk the reader through the fundamentals of risk management,...
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22. |  Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance By: Martin Weiss; Michael G. Solomon Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 14-NOV-2011 Insert Date: 12-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Information systems and IT infrastructures are no longer void from governance and compliance given recent U.S.-based compliancy laws that were consummated during the early to mid-2000s. As a result of these laws, both public sector and private sector verticals must have proper security controls in place. Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance identifies and explains what each of these compliancy laws requires. It then goes on to discuss how to audit an IT infrastructure for compliance based on the...
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23. |  Security Policies and Implementation Issues By: Robert Johnson; Mark Merkow Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 10-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Security Policies and Implementation Issues PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
The study of information system security concepts and domains is an essential part of the education of computer science students and professionals alike. Security Policies and Implementation Issues offers a comprehensive, end-to-end view of information security policies and frameworks from the raw organizational mechanics of building to the psychology of implementation. It presents an effective balance between technical knowledge and soft skills, and introduces many different concepts of information...
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24. |  Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications By: Michael G. Solomon Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 15-NOV-2010 Insert Date: 09-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
More than 90 percent of individuals, students, educators, businesses, organizations, and governments use Microsoft Windows, which has experienced frequent attacks against its well-publicized vulnerabilities. Written by an industry expert, Security Strategies in Windows Platforms and Applications focuses on new risks, threats, and vulnerabilities associated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Particular emphasis is placed on Windows XP, Vista, and 7 on the desktop, and Windows Server 2003 and...
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25. |  Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure By: Bill Ballad; Tricia Ballad; Erin Banks Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 22-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 09-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Access control protects resources against unauthorized viewing, tampering, or destruction. They serve as a primary means of ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and prevention of unauthorized disclosure. The first part of Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure defines the components of access control, provides a business framework for implementation, and discusses legal requirements that impact access contol programs. It then looks at the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities...
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26. |  System Forensics, Investigation, and Response By: John R. Vacca; K Rudolph Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 15-SEP-2010 Insert Date: 09-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: System Forensics, Investigation, and Response PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Computer crimes call for forensics specialists, people who know how to find and follow the evidence. System Forensics, Investigation, and Response begins by examining the fundamentals of system forensics, such as what forensics is, the role of computer forensics specialists, computer forensic evidence, and application of forensic analysis skills. It also gives an overview of computer crimes, forensic methods, and laboratories. It then addresses the tools, techniques, and methods used to perform...
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27. |  Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling By: Sean-Philip Oriyano; Michael Gregg Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 07-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Hacker Techniques, Tools, and Incident Handling begins with an examination of the landscape, key terms, and concepts that a security professional needs to know about hackers and computer criminals who break into networks, steal information, and corrupt data. It goes on to review the technical overview of hacking: how attacks target networks and the methodology they follow. The final section studies those methods that are most effective when dealing with hacking attacks, especially in an age of...
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28. |  Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs By: J. Michael Stewart Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 15-SEP-2010 Insert Date: 07-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!
Network Security, Firewalls, and VPNs provides a unique, in-depth look at the major business challenges and threats that are introduced when an organization’s network is connected to the public Internet. Written by an industry expert, this book provides a comprehensive explanation of network security basics, including how hackers access online networks and the use of Firewalls and VPNs to provide security countermeasures. Using examples and exercises, this book incorporates hands-on activities to...
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29. |  Advanced Javascript, 3rd Edition By: Chuck Easttom Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 22-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 04-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Advanced Javascript, 3rd Edition Advanced JavaScript, Third Edition provides an in-depth examination of the most important features of JavaScript. Beginning with an overview of JavaScript, the book quickly moves into more advanced features needed for complex yet robust JavaScript scripts, such as objects, arrays, and date and time functions. Additionally, various features of JavaScript that are essential for modern web pages are discussed, including manipulating the status bar, creating dynamic calendars, and working with forms, images, and the Document Object Model. Numerous examples illustrate how to implement various...
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30. |  PhotoShop CS3 for Screen Printers By: Joli Ballew Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 22-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 01-NOV-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: PhotoShop CS3 for Screen Printers Companion CD contains logos, artwork, photos, and designs that demonstrate various techniques discussed in the book, along with project and exercise files!
Photoshop CS3 for Screen Printers details the features of Photoshop CS3 and explains how to utilize the software in print facilities. This book takes you through the process step-by-step with a number of projects relating specifically to the needs of screen printers that range from configuring settings and creating custom background colors to building images with layers and colorizing images.
Discover the impressive toolset Photoshop...
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31. |  Introduction to 80x86 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture, 2nd Edition By: Richard C. Detmer Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 23-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 31-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Introduction to 80x86 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture, 2nd Edition Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the Second Edition of Introduction to 80x86 Assembly Language and Computer Architecture provides students with a clear and concise introduction to the inner workings of the computer, and their many levels and functions. Through introducing real instruction sets and writing real assembly language programs, students will become acquainted with the basics of computer architecture. The Second Edition now includes the use of the Microsoft Visual Studio environment, which is widely available to students and professionals, and provides a robust...
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32. |  Data Structures and Algorithms Using Java By: William McAllister Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 31-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Data Structures and Algorithms Using Java With an accessible writing style and manageable amount of content, Data Structures and Algorithms Using Java is the ideal text for your course. This outstanding text correlates to the recommended syllabus put forth by the Association of Computing Machinery standard curriculum guidelines. The author has produced a resource that is more readable and instructional than any other, without compromising the scope of the ACM CS103, Data Structures and Algorithms, course material. The text’s unique, student-friendly pedagogical approach and organizational structure will keep students engaged in the...
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33. |  Professional MEL Solutions for Production By: Kevin Mannens; Ed Caspersen Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 23-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 30-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Professional MEL Solutions for Production Maya’s Embedded Language is the heart and soul of Maya, the most powerful 3D application on the market today. MEL provides Maya with a versatility and adaptability unmatched in the CG industry. It is MEL that allows technical directors to customize Maya to fit each pipeline, to work around each limitation, and to write tools that expand Maya’s already impressive set of capabilities. Mastery of MEL is as essential to a TD as a scalpel is to a surgeon.
This book shows you how MEL is being (ab)used in high-end visual effects production by picking apart scripts written in the production of...
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34. |  Essential XNA Game Studio 2.0 Programming By: Jim Perry; Allen Sherrod Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 30-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Essential XNA Game Studio 2.0 Programming Essential XNA Game Studio 2.0 Programming provides both hobbyists and experienced programmers with the information they need to take advantage of Microsoft’s powerful XNA Framework and XNA Game Studio to produce professional-level games for both the PC and the Xbox 360. Beginners learn the fundamentals of 2D game development, creating a complete top-down shooter. Intermediate and advanced users can jump right into 3D game development and create a version of the 3D game that takes advantage of hardware acceleration using High-Level Shader Language (HLSL).
Learn how to build an input system to...
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35. |  By: Nicholas Boughen Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 22-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 30-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: LIGHTWAVE V9 LIGHTING (W/CD) Companion CD included with 30-day demo of LightWave v9!
The process of creating accurate and pleasing lighting in CG environments demands both an understanding of the fundamentals of light and knowledge of the available tools. LightWave v9 Lighting addresses these issues in a practical guide that shows you how to achieve your lighting goals using the latest version of LightWave 3D.
With this book discover the tools and features of LightWave v9 that can improve your lighting; understand lighting concepts including color, shadow, intent, and style; explore a number of tutorials that demonstrate...
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36. |  Programming for Chemical Engineers Using C, C++, and MATLAB? By: R. Kapuno Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 29-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Programming for Chemical Engineers Using C, C++, and MATLAB? Designed for chemical engineering students and industry professionals, Programming for Chemical Engineers Using C, C++, and MATLAB? shows how to write reusable computer programs by guiding the reader through the process of: establishing the theoretical concept; determining the applicable numerical methods; testing the algorithm through manual calculation; writing and debugging the computer program based on the algorithm; and validating the result, using statistical analysis. All programs in the book are written in the three most popular languages (C, C++, and MATLAB) currently used in the...
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37. |  Web 2.0 Fundamentals: With AJAX, Development Tools, and Mobile Platforms By: Oswald Campesato; Kevin Nilson Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 05-APR-2010 Insert Date: 29-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Web 2.0 Fundamentals: With AJAX, Development Tools, and Mobile Platforms Designed for a broad spectrum of people with technically diverse backgrounds, this book covers the most recent developments in Web 2.0 programming topics and applications, including up-to-date material on cloud computing, Google AppEngine, Social Networks, Comet, HTML5, semantic technology, and a chapter on the future of the Web. This book prepares readers for more advanced technical topics in Web 2.0. The accompanying CD-ROM and companion website provide code samples from the book and appendices with an extensive set of links (over 1,000) for supplemental material and links for the Twitter...
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38. |  By: Bradley N. Miller; David L. Ranum Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 27-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 29-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Python Programming in Context A user-friendly, object-oriented language, Python is quickly becoming the favorite introductory programming language among students and instructors. Many find Python to be a more lucid language than Java but with much of the functionality and therefore the ideal first language for those entering the world of Computer Science. Python Programming in Context is a clear, accessible introduction to the fundamental programming and problem solving concepts necessary for students at this level. The authors carefully build upon the many important computer science concepts and problem solving...
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39. |  By: S. I. Krishan Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 25-OCT-2010 Insert Date: 28-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Computing with Excel and VBA Ideal for use in non-majors, introductory-level CS or CIS courses, Computing with Excel and VBA provides students with a clear emphasis on problem solving using the popular tools Excel and VBA. Numerous examples are presented throughout the text to illustrate key concepts, and several additional examples and exercises are provided as learning tools at the end of each chapter. All examples were developed to relate to practical situations that students will likely encounter in their work or studies. By using Excel to demonstrate how computers can be used to solve problems, students will gain a...
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40. |  RPG Programming with XNA Game Studio 3.0 By: Jim Perry Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning Publication Date: 23-JUN-2009 Insert Date: 28-OCT-2010 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: RPG Programming with XNA Game Studio 3.0 RPG Programming Using XNA Game Studio 3.0 provides detailed information on role-playing games (RPGs) and how to create them using Microsoft’s XNA Game Studio 3.0. The book examines the history of the genre and takes a piece-by-piece approach to producing a 2D tile-based game, demonstrating how to create the various components that make up an RPG and implement them using C# and XNA Game Studio 3.0. By the end of the book, readers will have built a complete toolset that can be used to create data for their own RPGs.
Learn how to:
* Creating the characters and monsters that populate RPG...
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