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Zen and the art of information security /

While security is generally perceived to be a complicated and expensive process, Zen and the Art of Information Security makes security understandable to the average person in a completely non-technical, concise, and entertaining format. Through the use of analogies and just plain common sense, read...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Winkler, Ira
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rockland, MA : Syngress, ©2007.
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  • Front Cover; Zen and the Art of Information Security; Copyright Page; Contents; Introduction; Why You Shouldn't Buy This Book; Chapter 1. Zen and the Art of Cybersecurity; Philosophy of Security; Chapter 2. Why l Don't Like the Title of This Book; What Makes a Scientist; Why Some People are Better Scientists; Putting it All Together; Applying Science; Chapter 3. What is Security?; Risk; What is a Security Program?; Optimizing Risk; Consciously Accept Risk; Chapter 4. A Bad Question; Value has Nothing to do With Computers; A Typical Security Budget; Determining A Security Budget
  • Multiyear BudgetsRemind the CIO the I means Information; Making Risk a Conscious Decision; Chapter 5. What Makes a Master; Mastering Computer Security; Chapter 6. Knights and Dragons; The FUD Factor; Dragons Forgive Incompetency; Terrorists Really Aren't That Good; The People You Really Have to Worry About; Look for Snakes, Not Dragons; Don't Suffer Death By 1,000 Cuts; Chapter 7. Cyberterrorism is Not Effective; Anthrax vs. Nimda; It is Easier to Blow Things Up; What is a Terrorist?; Chapter 8. Common Sense and Common Knowledge; Wanting Benefit Without the Associated Costs
  • Some People Are Just StupidThe Wizard of Oz; Chapter 9. Never Underestimate the Stupidity of a Criminal; There is a Difference Between Being Good and Being Effective; Understanding your Adversary; The Criminal Mindset; Your Kids are Notas Smart as You Think; Chapter 10. Information Security Is INFORMATION Security; Chapter 11. Is Security a Should or a Must?; Management Must Believe Security is a Must; So is Security a Should or a Must For You?; Chapter 12. If You Don't Remember History, You Will Repeat It; Chapter 13. Ira's Golden Rules; Take Responsibility; Decide Security is a Must
  • Educate YourselfRemember, You are Protecting Information; Protecting Your Computer; Note on Security Software; The 95/5 Rule; Chapter 14. Chance Favors the Prepared; Ubiquitous Security; The Purpose of This Book; Technology is Still Important; Security is Really Risk Management; Be Responsible; Appendix A: Critical Moments in Computer Security History; Index; Syngress: The Definition of a Serious Security Library