<p>Dr. 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.</p><p>This guide covers web attacks, hacking, spyware, network defense, security appliances, VPNs, password use, and much more. Its many tips and examples reflect 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.</p><p><strong>LEARN HOW TO</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and prioritize potential threats to your network</li><li>Use basic networking knowledge to improve security</li><li>Get inside the minds of hackers, so you can deter their attacks</li><li>Implement a proven layered approach to network security</li><li>Resist modern social engineering attacks</li><li>Defend against today's most common Denial of Service (DoS) attacks</li><li>Halt viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, and other malware</li><li>Prevent problems arising from malfeasance or ignorance</li><li>Choose the best encryption methods for your organization</li><li>Compare security technologies, including the latest security appliances</li><li>Implement security policies that will work in your environment</li><li>Scan your network for vulnerabilities</li><li>Evaluate potential security consultants</li><li>Master basic computer forensics and know what to do if you're attacked</li><li>Learn how cyberterrorism and information warfare are evolving</li></ul>

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