Synopses & Reviews
This guide to network security shows how threats can be countered with good procedures, simple technology and easily available hardware and software.
Book News Annotation:
A guide for people in companies that are not involved in highly
confidential work or million-dollar transactions to what computer
security is, why it is important in data communications, how much it
costs, and how much is appropriate in various situations. Defines the
problem in terms of the environment computers work in, delineates the
different types of risks both generally and in particular industries
and applications, and exposes out weak points. Reviews the security
technology available, both hardware and software, for various network
environments, corporate structures, and management styles. Also
provides details of specific sectors and applications, such as
commercial data, banking, and subscription services.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Description:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-192) and index.