Buch, Englisch, 406 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 838 g
Buch, Englisch, 406 Seiten, Format (B × H): 191 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 838 g
ISBN: 978-1-59059-316-5
Verlag: Apress
Computer Security for the Home and Small Office addresses the long-neglected security needs of everyday users in the home, company workstation, and SOHO (small office/home office) categories, with emphasis on system hardening, eliminating malware, user and Internet privacy, encryption, and data hygiene.
The book offers comprehensive tutorials for protecting privacy, preventing system attacks and, most important, avoiding difficulties from buggy programs and software laced with hidden functions and networking capabilities.
Furthermore, the book is packed with information about open-source products with related security strategies for Windows users. One recurrent strategy: replacing insecure closed-source applications and utilities with safer open-source alternatives, thereby eliminating numerous routes to system exploitation and privacy invasion.
Also included is plenty of guidance for Linux users, and a full chapter weighing the advantages and disadvantages of migrating to Linux—a step that can greatly simplify computer security, even for the novice user.
Zielgruppe
Popular/general
Autoren/Hrsg.
Weitere Infos & Material
1 Introducing the Dark Side.- 2 Vectors.- 3 Social Engineering.- 4 From Newbie to Power User.- 5 Treasure Hunt.- 6 The Open-Source Escape Hatch.- 7 Trust Nothing, Fear Nothing.- Appendix A Glossary.- Appendix B Procedures, Processes, and Ports.- Procedures.- Notes on NAT.- Notes on Packet Filters.- Windows Processes.- Ports.- Appendix C Online Resources.- Security News.- Resources.- E-mail Lists.
