Computer Security: 20 Things Every Employee Should Know (McGraw-Hill Professional Education) (Paperback)

by Ben Rothke (Author)
Key Phrases: Social Security

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Product Description
Securing corporate resources and data in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. Corporate IT security strategies are only as good as the employee's awareness of his or her role in maintaining that strategy. This book presents the risks, responsibilities, and liabilities (known and unknown) of which every employee should be aware, as well as simple protective steps to keep corporate data and systems secure. Inside this easy-to-follow guide, you'll find 20 lessons you can use to ensure that you are doing your part to protect corporate systems and privileged data.The topics covered include: Phishing and spyware; Identity theft; Workplace access; Passwords viruses and malware'; Remote access; E-mail; Web surfing and Internet use; Instant messaging; Personal firewalls and patches; Hand-held devices; Data backup; Management of sensitive information; Social engineering tactics; and, Use of corporate resources. Ben Rothke, CISSP, CISM, is a New York City-based senior security consultant with ThruPoint, Inc. He has more than 15 years of industry experience in the area of information systems security and privacy.

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Securing corporate resources and data in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility. Corporate IT security strategies are only as good as the employee’s awareness of his or her role in maintaining that strategy. This book presents the risks, responsibilities, and liabilities (known and unknown) of which every employee should be aware, as well as simple protective steps to keep corporate data and systems secure. Inside this easy-to-follow guide, you’ll find 20 lessons you can use to ensure that you are doing your part to protect corporate systems and privileged data. The topics covered include:

• Phishing and spyware
• Identity theft
• Workplace access
• Passwords
• Viruses and malware
• Remote access
• E-mail
• Web surfing and Internet use
• Instant messaging
• Personal firewalls and patches
• Hand-held devices
• Data backup
• Management of sensitive information
• Social engineering tactics
• Use of corporate resources

Ben Rothke, CISSP, CISM, is a New York City-based senior security consultant with ThruPoint, Inc. He has more than 15 years of industry experi¬ence in the area of information systems security and privacy.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 2 edition (August 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072262826
• ISBN-13: 978-0072262827
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #252,800 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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87 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for a handbook in computer security for all employees, October 9, 2003

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Computer Security: 20 Things Every Employee Should Know (Paperback)

If a company wishes to survive in the current environment where predators of all types are everywhere, then they must protect their assets. It only takes one mistake to open the protective dikes and let a person with malicious intent to gain access to important company information. Therefore, a fundamental part of company protection is educating all their employees in the basics of computer security. To do this, a short course in computer security basics is necessary, which should include behavior guidelines and threats of punishment if they are not followed.
If you are looking for a handbook to use for a short course in computer security, then this book is for you. Short and to the point without any unnecessary jargon, it can be read and understood by everyone. The twenty points presented are unquestionably those that would be in everyone's top twenty list of actions that the standard employee should perform.
Given the recent virus and terrorist threats, government mandated rules for privacy, and the exponential increase in Internet usage, computer security is rapidly becoming the most serious and dangerous issue faced by many businesses. The solution is to educate all employees in the basics of computer security, which can be done using this book as a resource.

107 of 109 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A *must* for Iall computer users!, October 13, 2003

By	Joy Rothke "lafortuna" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Computer Security: 20 Things Every Employee Should Know (Paperback)

How can you educate non-tech personnel on computer security? Buy them this book. It's brief and clear enough for even the most clueless end user to understand!

Companies should be buying this book by the boxload. It will save them a world of aggravation.

88 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calling All Managers & Executives-This book is a must-have!, October 1, 2004

By	Kevin Beaver (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Computer Security: 20 Things Every Employee Should Know (Paperback)

Perhaps the greatest vulnerability to our information is lack of awareness. This book is the perfect way to spread the word to help prevent security breaches. The title says it all - everyone from executive managers to human resources to end users can benefit from it. I'm a true believer that people benefit the most from practical advice presented in a non-technical fashion. This book executes that flawlessly.