{"product_id":"computer-security-fundamentals-pearson-it-cybersecurity-curriculum-itcc","title":"Computer Security Fundamentals, 5\/e","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE-VOLUME INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClearly explains core concepts, terminology, challenges, technologies, and skills\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCovers today's latest attacks and countermeasures\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe perfect beginner's guide for anyone interested in a computer security career\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Chuck Easttom brings together complete coverage of all basic concepts, terminology, and issues, along with all the skills you need to get started. Drawing on 30 years of experience as a security instructor, consultant, and researcher, Easttom helps you take a proactive, realistic approach to assessing threats and implementing countermeasures. Writing clearly and simply, he addresses crucial issues that many introductory security books ignore, while addressing the realities of a world where billions of new devices are Internet-connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. Its many tips and examples refl ect new industry trends and the state-of-the-art in both attacks and defense. Exercises, projects, and review questions in every chapter help you deepen your understanding and apply all you’ve learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEARN HOW TO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eIdentify and prioritize potential threats to your network\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eUse basic networking knowledge to improve security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eGet inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eImplement a proven layered approach to network security\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eResist modern social engineering attacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eDefend against today’s most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eHalt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003ePrevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eChoose the best encryption methods for your organization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eCompare security technologies, including the latest security appliances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eImplement security policies that will work in your environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eScan your network for vulnerabilities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eEvaluate potential security consultants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eMaster basic computer forensics and know what to do if you’re attacked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003eLearn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Chuck Easttom \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of 37 books, including several on computer security, forensics, and cryptography. He has also authored scientific papers on digital forensics, cyber warfare, cryptography, and applied mathematics. He is an inventor with 25 computer science patents. He holds a doctor of science degree in cybersecurity (dissertation topic: a study of lattice-based algorithms for post quantum cryptography), a Ph.D. in Computer Science (dissertation topic: \"A Systematic Framework for Network Forensics Using Graph Theory\"), and a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology (dissertation topic: \"The Effects of Complexity on Carbon Nanotube Failures\") and three master's degrees (one in applied computer science, one in education, and one in systems engineering). He also holds more than 70 industry certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.). He is a frequent speaker at cybersecurity, computer science, and engineering conferences. He is a Distinguished Speaker and senior member of the ACM and a senior member of the IEEE. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pearson Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50506324836422,"sku":"9780137984787","price":7092.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/2797\/1142\/files\/A1030-00-23-82-A103000238266-A103000238266-Lrg.jpg?v=1790326898","url":"https:\/\/cb-india.com\/products\/computer-security-fundamentals-pearson-it-cybersecurity-curriculum-itcc","provider":"Computer Bookshop (India) Pvt Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}