The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice [Paperback]

Jason Andress (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2011 | ISBN-10: 1597496537 | ISBN-13: 978-1597496537 | Edition: 1

As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. It covers the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Then it dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security.

• Learn about information security without wading through huge manuals
• Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of information security
• Gives a broad view of the information security field for practitioners, students, and enthusiasts

Editorial Reviews

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"The book includes illustrations and figures demonstrating key information security ideas, alerts to make the reader aware of particular insights, more advanced details for those wishing to do their own research above and beyond the contents of the book, and real world example summaries pertaining to key terms throughout the book. There is also an accessible bibliography mainly made up of online resources. The exercises at the end of each chapter also make this a good book for a first year security college class...All in all, this book is for those new to information security and for persons who are looking to learn about underlying concepts which underpin what is at the heart of information security in organizations."--Computers and Security

"This book is a great primer for anyone who wants to get into cybersecurity.  It methodically covers the key principles in a easy to understand flow that builds on itself.  I recommend this book for anyone who wants to be able to intelligently discuss cybersecurity at work or in social settings."--Steve Winterfeld, Author of Cyber Warfare and CISSP/PMP

"The Basics of Digital Forensics is extremely easy to read and understand, and tackles the topic in a very broad manner. All in all, it's a perfect book for those who are interested in the subject and for gauging whether they might be interested in finding out more about it in the future."--HelpNetSecurity

"The complexity of Information Security is oftentimes overwhelming to those individuals new to the field. Unfortunately, there are too few resources available that can provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of InfoSec. This book rectifies this shortage and provides readers a comprehensive discussion on what every security professional should know intimately." - Thomas Wilhelm, HackingDojo.com

"Overall, this book follows a logical progression and makes good use of heading and subheadings so that the material is easy to follow; diagrams are included where helpful. Boxouts are also used to good effect - you'll find Alerts for points you need to pay attention to and More Advanced for ones you can skip. The boxouts used towards the end of each chapter for 'Real World' topics allow the author to break out of textbook style and relate the material to a wider context. The chapters then conclude with a Summary followed by Exercises - a list of questions that serve as a check that you have understood the main points covered. No answers are provided so if you are stumped use the index or re-read before moving on. This book is aimed at beginners and is equally suitable as a course text or for self-study. The developer should, of course, have a working knowledge of the topics it covers and this is a good place to start if you need an overview of the basics."-- Alex Armstrong, i-Programmer.com

From the Back Cover

The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. Packed with key concepts of information security, such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability, as well as tips and additional resources for further advanced study. This book also includes practical applications in the areas of operations, physical, network, operating system, and application security. Complete with exercises at the end of each chapter, this book is well-suited for classroom or instructional use.

• Learn about information security without wading through huge manuals
• Includes real world examples in each chapter that demonstrate useful implementations for each concept
• Gives a broad view of the information security field for practitioners, students, and enthusiasts

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Syngress; 1 edition (June 24, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597496537
• ISBN-13: 978-1597496537
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,602 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #74 in Books > Computers & Technology > Networking > Network Security

More About the Author

Dr. Jason Andress (ISSAP, CISSP, GPEN, CISM) is a seasoned security professional with a depth of experience in both the academic and business worlds. In his present and previous roles, he has provided information security expertise to a variety of companies operating globally. He has taught undergraduate and graduate security courses since 2005 and conducts research in the area of data protection. He has written several books and publications covering topics including data security, network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Provides a good introduction to information security January 18, 2012

By Ben Rothke

Format:Paperback

For those that want a 1,000+ page book on information security, there are plenty around. Surprisingly, there is a limited amount of introductory texts to this most important topic. To the rescue comes The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice.

At 175 pages, the book does not kill many trees, but does give the reader an overview of all of the key principles around information security.

Those looking for information security certification, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) covers the topics relevant to information security professionals. The CISSP CBK establishes a common framework of information security terms and principles that allow information security professionals worldwide to discuss matters pertaining to the profession with a common understanding.

The books 10 chapters are closely tied to the CBK and provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the core topics around information security. This includes detailed chapters on identification and authentication, authorization and access control, cryptography, physical security operating system security and more.

The book makes ample use of pictures and figures to make many of the often abstract ideas easier to understand. Each chapter also ends with exercise questions to move the topic from theory to practice.

As indicative from the CBK, information security is an overwhelming body of knowledge, and for many it can indeed be a far too tremendous body of text to attempt to cover. To that effort this book is an invaluable resource as it covers the key areas without getting bogged down in the minutia....

For those looking to get their feet wet in the deep waters of information security, The Basics of Information Security: Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice is a great place to start. Read more ›

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as it says: Basics June 14, 2013

By J. B. Castaneda

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It is just what I expected, and a good overall look at the field. This is a good prep-work for students getting ready to take the class.

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent March 31, 2013

By Joe L. Harvey

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An excellent choice for a textbook. arrived on time and worth the money. A wealth of knowledge. Contains plenty of info to help someone who is in the field.

5.0 out of 5 stars Prompt delivery March 12, 2013

By DT

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Book came really quick, and I needed it for my class. No complaints at all, I needed three books for this class, but so far, we only used this one. If anything, I think it over simplifies things and does not provide a lot of details.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great primer June 26, 2011

By Winterfeld

Format:Paperback

Just wanted to say this book is a great foundational overview of cybersecurity and very easy read for beginners. Great to keep on your e-reader for reference as well.