Computer security sourcebook
By: edited by Wilma R. Caldwell.
Contributors: Caldwell, Wilma.
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Security reference series; Security reference series
Publisher: Omnigraphics
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Detroit, MI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 514
Subjects: Computer security; Computer networks -- Security measures
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Basic principles of computer security. Seven simple computer security tips for small business and home computer users; title: Computer system security : let's get personal; title: Computer hardware hardware security. Security of hard drives; title: Theft of laptops; title: Insecure modems; title: Choosing a medium for backup data storage; title: Software-related threats to computer security. How computer viruses work; title: The threat of internet worms; title: Personal digital assistant (PDA) viruses : nothing to worry about?; title: Dangerous downloads : entertainment programs may switch your internet connection; title: Beware of modem dialer software which calls overseas without your OK; title: E-mail pitfalls : viruses, forged messages, and privacy concerns; title: Web bugs : frequently asked questions and privacy issues; title: Avoiding software design flaw-related threats; title: Next generation virtual private networks : promises hard to keep, forecasts hard to meet; title: How software can allow hackers access to your computer; title: Preventing damage from software-related threats and hackers. The internet : business blessing or terrorist tool?; title: Cyberterrorism (information warfare) : risks and prevention; title: Hacking and cracking take on new National Security implications; title: Stop hackers by avoiding these common mistakes; title: Avoiding weak passwords, selected good ones; title: Trust but verify : a guide to securing computers from malicious codes in e-mail; title: Personal firewalls : one more step toward comprehensive security; title: Children's online safety. Children's privacy and safety on the internet; title: How to protect kid's privacy online; title: Protecting your child from online predators; title: Children's Internet Protection Act; title: Banking and financial security issues. E-commerce and you : online shopping tips; title: A consumer's guide to e-payments : keeping your transactions safe and secure; title: Protecting financial privacy in the new millennium : the burden is on you; title: Choosing a company that will protect your financial privacy; title: Understanding privacy policies; title: Consumer credit file privacy : the real deal; title: An overview of internet fraud for the consumer; title: Anti-fraud systems : a necessity for e-retailers; title: Online investment opportunities : avoiding fraudulent promoters and sites; title: How facial recognition systems work; title: Biometrics : ready for information technology prime time; title: Smartcards : how soon is now?; title: Other personal privacy issues online. Intellectual property and the National Information Infrastructure; title: Unsolicited e-mail : information about hoaxes, urban legend, chain letters, and warnings; title: Unsolicited e-mail : information about e-mail chain scams and give-away hoaxes; title: Unsolicited e-mail : junk e-mail, bulk e-mail, and other spam; title: Pretexting : your personal information revealed; title: Technology spurs rise in identity theft; title: The U.S. Attorney General's report on cyberstalking