Minoli-Cordovana's Authoritative Computer & Network Security Dictionary (Paperback)
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A dictionary and handbook that defines
the field and provides unique insightTurn to Minoli-Cordovana's
Authoritative Computer and Network Security Dictionary for clear, concise, and
up-to-date definitions of terms, concepts, methods, solutions, and tools in
the field of computer and network security. About 5,555 security- and
IT-related words and phrases are defined. Drawing their definitions from their
work experience and from a variety of established and respected sources, the
authors have created a single, up-to-the-minute, and standardized resource
that users can trust for accuracy and authority.The dictionary is
written for industry executives, managers, and planners who are charged with
the responsibility of protecting their organizations from random, negligent,
or planned attacks on their information technology resources. It not only
defines terms, but also provides these professionals with critical insight
into the terms' use and applicability in the field of IT security. Users can
therefore refer to the dictionary as a handbook and guide to provide direction
and support in all critical areas of computer and network
security.Using a holistic approach, the dictionary takes a broad view
of computer and network security, providing users with a single source that
defines the complete field, including: Definitions targeting the many
resources that need to be protected, such as hosts, systems, OSs, databases,
storage, information, communications links, communications network elements,
clients, PCs, PDAs, VoIP devices, wireless access points and devices,
Bluetooth systems, digital content, e-mail, and more Definitions for a
core set of general IT and networking topics and terms, focusing on recent
threats such as worms, viruses, trojans, physical security, internally based
attacks, and social engineering* Definitions for financial topics and
terms that are connected to IT security issues, to support the business case
for strong security mechanisms at the firmWith the worldwide financial
impact of malicious code estimated at roughly 100 billion dollars a year and
the threat of ever-increasing vulnerabilities, this dictionary provides
essential support to help identify and reduce security risks and protect
network and computer users from hostile applicationsand viruses.