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Computer Security Basics, Second Edition

By Rick Lehtinen, G.T. Gangemi, Sr.
Second Edition  June 2006 
Pages: 310
ISBN 10: 0-596-00669-1 | ISBN 13: 9780596006693
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The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards.


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This is the must-have book for a must-know field. Today, general security knowledge is mandatory, and, if you who need to understand the fundamentals, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition is the book to consult.

The new edition builds on the well-established principles developed in the original edition and thoroughly updates that core knowledge. For anyone involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, Computer Security Basics 2nd Edition offers a clear overview of the security concepts you need to know, including access controls, malicious software, security policy, cryptography, biometrics, as well as government regulations and standards.

This handbook describes complicated concepts such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control in simple terms. It tells you what you need to know to understand the basics of computer security, and it will help you persuade your employees to practice safe computing.

Topics include:
  • Computer security concepts
  • Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs
  • Access controls
  • Security policy
  • Web attacks
  • Communications and network security
  • Encryption
  • Physical security and biometrics
  • Wireless network security
  • Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book
  • OSI Model and TEMPEST

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Great intro security text!,  June 06 2008
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This is a truly great introductory security book. It does a very good job in explaining the basics for those that might be new to the topic of security, and manages to do so without the gross oversimplifications that are all to common in books aimed at the uninitiated. While this is definitely more of an introductory text, I was very happy to see good coverage of topics such as encryption and biometrics, and even an appendix covering TEMPEST. A truly great book for learning security concepts. I'm going to look into switching the present text for this one in one of the introductory security courses that I teach.

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O'Reilly Staff Pick - June 2006

Allen Noren, O'Reilly Media As a manager at O'Reilly, I find myself picking up a lot of books to get an overview of a topic. There are some books, though, that I find myself getting deeper into. Computer Security Basics, 2nd Edition, is one of those. The writing is so clear and patient it can be read cover-to-cover by anyone with even a cursory interest in the topic. I especially like the hints sprinkled throughout, page-long sections with bulleted lists of actionable tips and tricks on backups, safe computing, employee security management. The hints on picking passwords and keeping intruders out are readymade for posting on your intranet or for issuing to all employees. Reading this book will make you a more valuable employee, no matter your role, or it may get you started on a new career.

-- Allen Noren, O'Reilly Media

Media reviews
"...if you are looking to learn a little about computer security and the theory behind it, then this is a good read. Being that I work in the Information Security field, this book will become a fixture on my desk. In fact, I will probably quote from it often."
-- Kale Feelhaver, MacCompanion


"While not a technical "how to" manual, this book does a great job in dealing with technical issues and concepts...If you're trying to educate someone who hasn't kept up with the topic of computer security, this would be a very good starting point."
-- Thomas Duff, Duffbert's Random Musings


"Computer Security Basics reads like a textbook. If you’re taking Computer Security 101, or just have an interest in computer history, cryptology, or government security standards – if you’d like to know how viruses and worms work, or the vulnerabilities of TCP and UDP – this book will meet your needs. On the other hand, veteran IT professionals will probably find this book too basic – if you already know the difference between DES, AES, and RSA, you’ll probably find this book covers ground you traveled some time ago."
-- Ken Rogers, Greater Cleveland PC Users Group



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"This book does a great job of summing up the basics of computer security into one concise package."
--Kale Feelhaver, MacCompanion