Computer Security Fundamentals [Paperback]

William (Chuck) Easttom (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131711296 | ISBN-13: 978-0131711297 | Publication Date: March 13, 2005 | Edition: 1

KEY BENEFIT: This gateway into the world of computer security provides one-volume coverage of all the basic concepts, terminology and issues, along with practical skills essential to security.  Topics covered range from those commonly found in security books such as virus attacks, buffer overflow, hacking spyware and network defense, as well as more specialized areas including cyber terrorism, industrial espionage and encryption.  Providing a comprehensive introduction, this volumes examines assessing a target system, denial of service attacks, malware, basics of assessing and securing a system, encryption, Internet fraud, and cyber crime, industrial espionage, cyber terrorism and information warfare, cyber detective, security hardware and software.  For system analysts network administrators, network security professionals and security audit professionals.

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About the Author

Chuck Easttom has been in the IT industry for many years working in all aspects including network administration, software engineering, and IT managementFor the past 10 years he has been parttime teaching at colleges and doing corporate trainingFor the past 7 years, he has also been an independent consultant working with a variety of companies and serving as an expert consultant/witness in various computer casesChuck holds more than 28 different IT industry certifications, including the CISSP, ISSAP, Certified Ethical Hacker, Certified Hacking Forensics Investigator, EC Council Certified Security Administrator, and EC Council Certified InstructorHe has served as a subject matter expert for the Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in the development or revision of four of their certification tests, including the initial creation of their Security+ certification. Most recently he worked with the EC Council to develop their new advanced cryptography course, which he is teaching around the world.

 

In addition to this book, Chuck has authored 12 other titles on topics such as computer security, web development, programming, Linux, and computer crimeChuck also is a frequent guest speaker for computer groups, discussing computer securityYou can reach Chuck at his website www.chuckeasttom.com or by email at [e-mail]

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (March 13, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131711296
• ISBN-13: 978-0131711297
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,176 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I have been in the IT profession for many years. I have published 13 computer science books. The latest was just completed. I was also a subject matter expert for CompTIA in the creation of their Security+, Linux+, and Server+ certification tests. I hold a number of IT certifications (A+, Network+, iNet+, Linux+, Server+, MCP, MCAD, MCSA, MCSE, MCDBA,MCTS, MCITP, CEH, CHFI, CISSP, ISSAP, and more). I also have gone back to school to finally get my Ph.D. (right now I just have a masters degree). I am working on my dissertation. You can find out more about me at www.ChuckEasttom.com Or check out my tech blog at http://chuckeasttom.blogspot.com/

You can also join my FaceBook Fan page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chuck-Easttom-Fan-Page/112433175435672?ref=ts

I love teaching and writing. And I hope my books are a vehicle for learning. It is my goal to teach you new technologies in a way that it very readable, conversational.


I live in Texas (near Dallas). I have one son, named AJ. I have few vices in my life except for my love of pipes and an occaisional Guiness. I can be found at least a couple of days a week at the Cigar Lounge in McKinney Texas (www.acigarlounge.com). Sometimes writing, sometimes just smoking!

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book, September 7, 2005

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computerprofessor (Midwest) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Security Fundamentals (Paperback)

I am using this book for an introduction to computer security course I teach. It has the breadth of topics I need (fundamentals of viruses, trojan horses, denial of service, firewalls, IDS, anti spyware, etc.). It even has some material few introductory books cover (cryptography, identity theft).

It has excellent exercises and review questions. I can unequivocally recomend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for beginners, July 31, 2005

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billpage (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Security Fundamentals (Paperback)

I teach computer science at a small regional college. I had to review over a dozen different books for our introduction to computer security course. This book is hands down the very best for a beginner. It gives a broad introduction to all aspects of computer security (including some areas other books ignore completely). It also is replete with references, places to look for more information, and practical exercises.

This is the best book for a beginner.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good writing, bad printing, May 23, 2009

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mrobinson52 (Michigan) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Computer Security Fundamentals (Paperback)

I like the way this book is written, and I like the fact that the chapters are short, since many of my professors seem to like to pile on a lot of reading. The writing style is easy to read, but sadly the book is somewhat outdated, which happens rapidly in this field.

What bothers me greatly is how badly printed this book is. The screenshots are faded out and a bit blurry because it looks like they copied the book rather than printed it. The chapter numbers on the right edge of the pages are partially cut off when you get to chapters with two digits, which happens when you make a copy of a copy. The grays are faded and the book looks like they were running out of toner when they used a laser printer. At this price, the book should be printed using a normal printing process, not some cheap copying method.