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Given the organization of the Security+ objectives, part one covers general security concepts and chapter one is on access control. Some factors are dismissed a little bit too concisely: it is difficult to justify the blanket statement that biometric authentication is "extremely accurate and secure." (Biometrics does get a bit more explanation in the chapter on physical security, but there is no indication of that in this location.) For the first set of sample questions, the emphasis is on simple definitions and fact recitation, but later questions do become somewhat more complex. A variety of attacks are described in chapter two, generally reasonably. The virus material is unfortunately poor, concentrating on older viral technologies... Rest of this review on the detail page
(Review by Rob Slade)
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This work is still obviously a textbook. The attempts to target it at a "professional" audience are possibly more convincing than in the first edition, but it still reads like a text, and includes material that is addressed at a scholastic, rather than experienced, audience. Even as a textbook it difficult to say that it succeeds. It addresses a broad range of computer security related topics, although there is a notable shortage of material dealing with formal security models, access concepts, operational procedures, physical security, and business continuity. The level of detail in the different areas varies greatly, but the shortcomings of the book could be addressed in the hands of a competent teacher. The ten chapters in the book... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Book description
Mention wireless networks, and the question of security will soon follow. It's not surprising that in spite of compelling business arguments for going wireless, many companies are holding back because of security concerns. But, while it's true that wireless networks create security issues that don't exist in wired networks, the issues are not insurmountable. 802.11 Security shows how you can plan for and successfully contend with security obstacles in your wireless deployment. This authoritative book not only explains the security issues, but shows you how to design and build a your own secure wireless network. 802.11 Security covers the entire process of building secure 802.11-based wireless networks, in particular, the 802.11b ("Wi-Fi"... Rest of this review on the detail page
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A systematic guide to the technologies, standards, protocols, and means used for the transparent security of information interaction in computer networks, this resource enables an independent understanding of the various methods of providing computer and information security when using modern network technology. The basic features of both Web technologies and the distributed information processing technologies connected with them that are based on mobile programs are described, as are the network technologies that influence security. Also covered are the methods of attacking computer networks and practical guidelines for protecting a virtual network.
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This book leverages the Hack Attack franchise creating a strong "spin-off" title, unique to the market. There is no literature available that allows the IT professional to perform their own security audit, only expensive contracts to sign for audit companies. It is, however, possible to test your own network security if you have step-by-step guidance and customized software. That's what this book does. It fills the gap in security books by providing detailed information on how to build and operate a "Tiger Box" or security analysis/monitoring system. Covering both Windows and UNIX-in a dual boot configuration--the book covers building and operating your own vulnerability analysis system, using only the top-quality tools available today. T... Rest of this review on the detail page
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