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The Basics of Information Security
Understanding the Fundamentals of InfoSec in Theory and Practice
A simple and complete introduction to the fundamentals of information security
Jason Andress (Author)
9780128007440, Elsevier Science
Paperback, published 14 July 2014
240 pages, 35 illustrations
23.5 x 19 x 1.6 cm, 0.48 kg
"...can best serve as a precursor to the issue of information security, as it introduces various threat perceptions and related topics in a manner that is easy to understand." --Computing Reviews, 2014
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. Author Jason Andress gives you the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and then dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security. The Basics of Information Security gives you clear-non-technical explanations of how infosec works and how to apply these principles whether you're in the IT field or want to understand how it affects your career and business. The new Second Edition has been updated for the latest trends and threats, including new material on many infosec subjects.
1. What is Information Security? 2. Identification and Authentication 3. Authorization and Access Control 4. Auditing and Accountability 5. Cryptography 6. Legal and Regulatory Issues 7. Operations Security 8. Human Element Security 9. Physical Security 10. Network Security 11. Operating System Security 12. Application Security
Subject Areas: Network security [UTN], Computer security [UR]
