
1. | ![]() By: Fred Chris Smith; Rebecca Gurley Bace Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Publication Date: 09-OCT-2002 Insert Date: 10-APR-2003 Slots: 1.0 | Information technology is an increasingly large factor in legal
proceedings. In cases large and small, from the U.S. Government's
antitrust suit against Microsoft Corporation, to civil lawsuits
filed over the failure of a network, to criminal cases in which the
authenticity of electronic evidence is questioned, the testimony of
a technical expert is essential. But in order to be effective, an
expert technical witness needs much more than an understanding of
the technology in question.A Guide to Forensic Testimony is the first book to
address the specific needs of the IT expert witness. It...
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2. | ![]() A Practical Guide to Trusted Computing By: David Challener; Kent Yoder; Ryan Catherman; David Safford; Leendert Van Doorn Publisher: IBM Press Publication Date: 27-DEC-2007 Insert Date: 09-DEC-2007 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: A Practical Guide to Trusted Computing Use Trusted Computing to Make PCs Safer,
More Secure, and More Reliable
Every year, computer security threats become
more severe. Software alone can no longer adequately defend against
them: what’s needed is secure hardware. The Trusted Platform
Module (TPM) makes that possible by providing a complete, open
industry standard for implementing trusted computing hardware
subsystems in PCs. Already available from virtually every leading
PC manufacturer, TPM gives software professionals powerful new ways
to protect their customers. Now, there’s a start-to-finish
guide for every software...
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3. | ![]() A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 27-MAR-2007 Insert Date: 29-MAR-2007 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: A+, Network+, Security+ Exams in a Nutshell
If you're preparing for the new CompTIA 2006 certification in A+,
or the current Network+ and Security+ certifications, you'll find
this book invaluable. It provides all the information you need to
get ready for these exams, including the four new A+ exams -- the
required Essentials exam and three elective exams that pertain to
your area of specialization.
As with other O'Reilly Nutshell books for certification exams,
A+, Network+ and Security + in a Nutshell follows a proven
style and approach. It reviews all of the topics needed to master
each exam in a remarkably concise format, with...
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4. | ![]() Absolute Beginner’s Guide To: Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses By: Andy Walker Publisher: Que Publication Date: 09-NOV-2005 Insert Date: 12-JAN-2006 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Absolute Beginner’s Guide To: Security, Spam, Spyware & Viruses Batten down the hatches! Hackers, spammers
and thieves (oh my!) are after you! The mere act of turning on an
Internet-connected computer can put you, your family, and your
personal finances at risk by exposing you to viruses, scam artists,
hackers, identity thieves, and spammers. How do you fight back?
Absolute Beginner's Guide to Security, Spam, Spyware and
Viruses is your first line of defense.
Clear, easy-to-understand definitions of
viruses, spyware, and hackers will help you understand what you're
up against everytime you go online. Then, you'll learn about other
threats, such as...
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5. | In DetailMurphy's law states that anything that can go wrong will go
wrong. In relation to Information Systems and Technology this could
mean an incident that completely destroys data, slows down
productivity or causes any other major interruption of your
operations or your business. How bad can it get?--"Most large
companies spend between 2% and 4% of their IT budget on disaster
recovery planning; this is intended to avoid larger losses. Of
companies that had a major loss of computerized data, 43% never
reopen, 51% close within two years, and only 6% will survive
long-term." --Jim Hoffer,...
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6. | ![]() Applied Security Visualization By: Raffael Marty Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Publication Date: 01-AUG-2008 Insert Date: 30-MAY-2008 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Applied Security Visualization This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.
APPLIED SECURITY VISUALIZATION
“Collecting log data is one thing,
having relevant information is something else. The art to transform
all kinds of log data into meaningful security information is the
core of this book. Raffy illustrates in a straight forward way, and
with hands-on examples, how such a challenge can be mastered. Let's
get inspired.”
–Andreas Wuchner, Head of Global IT
Security, Novartis
Use Visualization to Secure Your Network
Against the Toughest, Best-Hidden Threats
As networks become ever more...
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7. | ![]() Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense, The By: Peter Szor Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional Publication Date: 03-FEB-2005 Insert Date: 08-MAR-2005 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense, The "Of all the computer-related books I've read recently, this
one influenced my thoughts about security the most. There is very
little trustworthy information about computer viruses. Peter Szor
is one of the best virus analysts in the world and has the perfect
credentials to write this book."
—Halvar Flake, Reverse Engineer, SABRE
Security GmbH
Symantec's chief antivirus researcher has written the definitive
guide to contemporary virus threats, defense techniques, and
analysis tools. Unlike most books on computer viruses, The
Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense is a reference
written...
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8. | Overview: Assessing Network Security Help beat the hackers at their own game! Discover how to take charge of system assets through hands-on vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and other advanced testing techniques—straight from members of the Microsoft Security Team....
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9. | ![]() Beautiful Security, 1st Edition By: Andy Oram; John Viega Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. Publication Date: 28-APR-2009 Insert Date: 15-APR-2009 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Beautiful Security, 1st Edition
Although most people don't give security much attention until their
personal or business systems are attacked, this thought-provoking
anthology demonstrates that digital security is not only worth
thinking about, it's also a fascinating topic. Criminals succeed by
exercising enormous creativity, and those defending against them
must do the same.
Beautiful Security explores this challenging subject with
insightful essays and analysis on topics that include:
The underground economy for personal information: how it works,
the relationships among criminals, and some of the new ways...
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10. | ![]() Biometrics for Network Security By: Paul Reid Publisher: Prentice Hall Publication Date: 30-DEC-2003 Insert Date: 20-APR-2004 Slots: 1.0 | Overview: Biometrics for Network Security The complete guide to implementing biometric security
solutions for your network
Network security has become the latter-day equivalent of
oxymoronic terms like "jumbo shrimp" and "exact estimate."
Newspaper headlines are routinely peppered with incidents of
hackers thwarting the security put forth by the government and the
private sector. As with any new technology, the next evolution of
network security has long languished in the realm of science
fiction and spy novels. It is now ready to step into the reality of
practical application.
In Biometrics for Network Security, biometrics...
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