Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security
Book Details:
Pages: | 480 |
Published: | Jul 16 2003 |
Posted: | Nov 19 2014 |
Language: | English |
Book format: | PDF |
Book size: | 10.45 MB |
Book Description:
Get the single resource that defines-and illustrates-the rapidly evolving world of computer and network security. The MICROSOFT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECURITY delivers more than 1000 cross-referenced entries detailing the latest security-related technologies, standards, products, services, and issues-including sources and types of attacks, countermeasures, policies, and more. You get clear, concise explanations and case scenarios that deftly take you from concept to real-world application-ready answers to help maximize security for your mission-critical systems and data. Know your vulnerabilities-understand the ways black-hat attackers footprint and enumerate systems, exploit security holes, crack passwords, elevate privileges, and cover their tracks. Deploy your best defense-review fundamental concepts of intrusion detection systems, encryption technologies, virus protection, and computer forensics. Stay one step ahead-keep pace with emerging security technologies, such as Wi-Fi Protected Access and XML Encryption; recent government legislation; and the latest industry trends. Decipher security acronyms-from AES to XMLDSIG and 3DES to 802.11i, decode essential terms. Build your own network of resources-from professional associations and standards organizations to online communities and links to free information, know how to stay current. Get an edge in certification preparation-ideal reference for anyone pursuing Security+, MCSE, CISSP, GIAC, and other professional certifications. Entries include: Advanced Encryption Standard backdoors CERT/CC cookie poisoning digital rights management dynamic packet filtering E-SIGN Act file slack hacking honeypots ICMP tunneling IPSec John the Ripper keystroke logging L2TP L0phtCrack managed security service providers message digests NIAP Nmap Qchain one-time passwords password cracking PKI port scanning privacy reverse Telnet Safe Harbor Agreement spoofing Tcp_wrapper Trin00 UDP scanning viruses wardriving Windows cryptographic API XML signatures Web services security worms zombie zapper and more
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