Essential Computer Security: Everyone's Guide to Email, Internet, and Wireless Security

Table of contents

1. Cover
2. Title Page
3. Acknowledgments
4. Dedication
5. Author Acknowledgments
6. Lead Author
7. Contributing Authors
8. Technical Editor
9. Foreword
10. Table of Contents
11. Introduction
12. Part I: Bare Essentials
    1. Chapter 1: Basic Windows Security
       1. Introduction
       2. Why Do You Need to Be Secure?
       3. Why Are You at Risk?
       4. Summary
       5. Additional Resources
    2. Chapter 2: Passwords
       1. Introduction
       2. Password Power
       3. Password Cracking
       4. Storing Your Passwords
       5. One Super-Powerful Password
       6. Summary
       7. Additional Resources
    3. Chapter 3: Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware
       1. Introduction
       2. Malware Terms
       3. The History of Malware
       4. Summary
       5. Additional Resources
    4. Chapter 4: Patching
       1. Introduction
       2. Patch Terminology
       3. Why Should I Patch?
       4. How Do I Know What to Patch?
       5. Summary
       6. Additional Resources
13. Part II: More Essential Security
    1. Chapter 5: Perimeter Security
       1. Introduction
       2. From Moats and Bridges to Firewalls and Filters
       3. Firewalls
       4. Intrusion Detection and Prevention
       5. Summary
       6. Additional Resources
    2. Chapter 6: E-mail Safety
       1. Introduction
       2. The Evolution of E-mail
       3. E-mail Security Concerns
       4. Summary
       5. Additional Resources
    3. Chapter 7: Web Surfing Privacy and Safety
       1. Introduction
       2. The Revolutionary World Wide Web
       3. Web Security Concerns
       4. Summary
       5. Additional Resources
    4. Chapter 8: Wireless Network Security
       1. Introduction
       2. The Basics of Wireless Networks
       3. Basic Wireless Network Security Measures
       4. Additional Hotspot Security Measures
       5. Summary
       6. Additional Resources
    5. Chapter 9: Spyware and Adware
       1. Introduction
       2. What Is Adware?
       3. What Is Spyware?
       4. Getting Rid of Spyware
       5. Summary
       6. Additional Resources
14. Part III: Testing and Maintenance
    1. Chapter 10: Keeping Things Secure
       1. Introduction
       2. General PC Maintenance
       3. Patches and Updates
       4. Windows XP Security Center
       5. Summary
       6. Additional Resources
    2. Chapter 11: When Disaster Strikes
       1. Introduction
       2. Check the Event Logs
       3. Enable Security Auditing
       4. Review Your Firewall Logs
       5. Scan Your Computer
       6. Restore Your System
       7. Start from Scratch
       8. Restore Your Data
       9. Call In the Pros
       10. Summary
       11. Additional Resources
    3. Chapter 12: Microsoft Alternatives
       1. Introduction
       2. Common Desktop Environments
       3. The X Window System and Window Managers
       4. E-mail and Personal Information Management Clients
       5. Web Browsers
       6. Office Application Suites
       7. Running Windows Applications on Linux
       8. Summary
       9. Additional Resources
15. Part IV: Security Resources
    1. Appendix A: Essential Network Communications
       1. Introduction
       2. Computer Protocols
       3. Communication Ports
       4. TCP and UDP Protocols
       5. Understanding IP Addresses and DNS
       6. Managing IP Addresses
       7. Firewalls
    2. Appendix B: Case Study
       1. Introduction
       2. Employing a Firewall in a SOHO Environment
       3. Introducing the SOHO Firewall Case Study
       4. Designing the SOHO Firewall
       5. Summary
       6. Solutions Fast Track
       7. Frequently Asked Questions
    3. Appendix C: Glossary of Technology and Terminology
16. Index
17. Instructions for online access