Computer Insecurity: Risking the System

Computer Insecurity: Risking the System Book Description

Security is one of the most significant issues facing the owners and users of computer systems in the Internet age, and recent years have convincingly illustrated that the problems is increasing in both scale and cost. Computer Insecurity : Risking the System approaches its topic from the perspective of vulnerability-how can your system be attached? Covering technical issues and human factors, the comprehensively researched text makes reference to numerous real-life security incidents, which help to provide persuasive practical evidence of the problems and the impacts that result.

Key issues covered include:

the problem of computer insecurity
the need to raise security awareness
common failings that compromise protection
the attach and exploitation of systems
considerations in responding to the threats


Presented in clear and lucid terms, the discussion is invaluable reading for all business and computing professionals who wish for an overview of the issues rather than a shopping list of the security measures available.

This special low-priced edition is for sale in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Myanmar, Pakistan and Sri Lanka only.

Contents:
The Problem of Computer Insecurity
The Need to Raise Awareness
Common Failings That Compromise Security
The Widespread Nature of Vulnerability
Attack and Exploitation of Systems
External Influences and Dependencies
Insecurity: Here Today, Here Tomorrow?
Glossary to Terms
Online Resources
An Introduction to Security Standards
References

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