TY  - BOOK
AU  - Andress, Jason,
TI  - The basics of information security : understanding the fundamentals of InfoSec in theory and practice / 
T2  - Syngress basics series
SN  - 9780128008
AV  - QA76.9.A25 A5453 2014eb
U1  - 005.8 23
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Waltham, MA
PB  - Syngress
KW  - Computer security
KW  - Computer networks
KW  - Security measures
KW  - Information technology
KW  - Information resources management
KW  - Computer science
KW  - COMPUTERS
KW  - Internet
KW  - Security
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - Networking
KW  - General
KW  - fast
KW  - Computer Security
KW  - Information Management
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes index; Includes bibliographical references and index; Front Cover; The Basics of Information Security; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Author Biography; Introduction; Book overview and key learning points; Book audience; How this book is organized; Chapter 1: What is information security?; Chapter 2: Identification and authentication; Chapter 3: Authorization and access control; Chapter 4: Auditing and accountability; Chapter 5: Cryptography; Chapter 6: Laws and regulations; Chapter 7: Operations security; Chapter 8: Human element security; Chapter 9: Physical security; Chapter 10: Network security; Chapter 11: Operating system security; Chapter 12: Application securityConclusion; 1 What is Information Security?; Introduction; What is security?; When are we secure?; Alert!; Models for discussing security; The confidentiality, integrity, and availability triad; More advanced; Confidentiality; Integrity; Availability; Relating the CIA triad to security; The Parkerian hexad; Alert!; Confidentiality, integrity, and availability; Possession or control; Authenticity; Utility; Attacks; Types of attack payloads; Interception; Interruption; Modification; Fabrication; Threats, vulnerabilities, and risk; Threats; Vulnerabilities; Risk; ImpactRisk management; Identify assets; Identify threats; Assess vulnerabilities; Assess risks; Mitigating risks; Physical; Logical and technical controls; Administrative; Incident response; Preparation; Detection and analysis; Containment, eradication, and recovery; Post incident activity; Defense in depth; Layers; Information security in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 2 Identification and Authentication; Introduction; Identification; Who we claim to be; Identity verification; Falsifying identification; Authentication; Factors; Multifactor authentication; Mutual authenticationPasswords; More advanced; Biometrics; Additional resources; Characteristics; Measuring performance; Issues; Hardware tokens; Alert!; Identification and authentication in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 3 Authorization and Access Control; Introduction; Authorization; Principle of least privilege; Access control; More advanced; Access control lists; File system ACLs; More advanced; Network ACLs; Alert!; More advanced; Capabilities; Confused deputy problem; Alert!; Access control methodologies; Access control models; Discretionary access control; Mandatory access controlMore advanced; Role-based access control; Attribute-based access control; Multilevel access control; Physical access controls; Authorization and access control in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 4 Auditing and Accountability; Introduction; Accountability; More advanced; Security benefits of accountability; Nonrepudiation; Deterrence; More advanced; Intrusion detection and prevention; Admissibility of records; How we accomplish accountability; Auditing; What do we audit?; Alert!; Logging; Monitoring; Assessments
N2  - As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. Author Jason Andress gives you the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and then dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security. The Basics of Information Security gives you clear-non-technical explanations of how infosec works and how to apply these principles whether you're in the IT field or want to understand how it affects your career and business. The new Second Edition has been updated for the latest trends and threats, including new material on many infosec subjects
UR  - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780128007440
ER  -