The International Handbook of Computer Security

by Joel G. Siegel

Overview

The International Handbook of Computer Security is designed to help information systems/computer professionals as well as business executives protect computer systems and data from a myriad of internal and external threats. The book addresses a wide range of computer security issues. It is intended to provide practical and thorough guidance in what often seems a quagmire of computers, technology, networks, and software.

Major topics discussed are: security policies; physical security procedures; data preservation and protection; hardware and software protection and security; personnel management and security; network security, internal and external systems; contingency planning; legal and auditing planning and control.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781888998856
Publisher:	Global Professional Publishing
Publication date:	06/28/2000
Pages:	370
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d)

Table of Contents

	About the Authors	ix
	What This Book Will do For You	xi
Chapter 1	Organizational Policy	1
Chapter 2	Physical Security and Data Preservation	11
Chapter 3	Hardware Security	33
Chapter 4	Software Security	67
Chapter 5	Personnel Security	109
Chapter 6	Network Security	117
Appendix 6.A	Commercial Firewalls	145
Appendix 6.B	Firewall Resellers	153
Appendix 6.C	Public Domain, Shareware, etc.	163
Chapter 7	Security Policy	165
Appendix 7.A	Sources of Information Security Policies	178
Appendix 7.B	Sample Computer Policy	179
Chapter 8	Contingency Planning	191
Appendix 8.A	Business Impact Analysis Worksheet	213
Appendix 8.B	Communications Assessment Questionnaire	215
Appendix 8.C	Insurance Recovery Program	217
Appendix 8.D	Making an Insurance Claim	219
Chapter 9	Auditing and Legal Issues	221
Appendix	Security Software	235
	Index	241

Editorial Reviews

Written for business executives and emphasizing practical methodology over theory, this guide covers computer security policies, physical security, data preservation, hardware and software security, personnel security, network security, contingency planning, and legal and auditing issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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