Guide to Computer Network Security

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About This Book

This important text/reference presents a comprehensive guide to the field of computing and information security and assurance. The book takes a broad view of computer network security, encompassing online social networks, and wireless and mobile systems. This fully updated new edition explores the security issues, vulnerabilities and dangers encountered by the users of modern computing and communication devices, highlighting the need to develop improved algorithms, protocols, and best practices to enhance the security of public, private and enterprise systems alike. Topics and features: Introduces the fundamentals of traditional computer networks, the security threats they face, and the best practices currently in use Discusses the security challenges introduced by virtualization software, cloud computing and mobile systems Examines the security quagmire presented by the home computing…