Zaidoun A. Computer Science Security. Concepts and Tools 2022

Textbook in PDF format

This book serves as a guide to help the reader develop an awareness of security vulnerabilities and attacks, and encourages them to be circumspect when using the various computer resources and tools available today. For experienced users, Computer Science Security presents a wide range of tools to secure legacy software and hardware. Computing has infiltrated all fields nowadays. No one can escape this wave and be immune to security attacks, which continue to evolve, gradually reducing the level of expertise needed by hackers. It is high time for each and every user to acquire basic knowledge of computer security, which would enable them to mitigate the threats they may face both personally and professionally. It is this combined expertise of individuals and organizations that will guarantee a minimum level of security for families, schools, the workplace and society in general.
List of Acronyms.
Introduction.
General Concepts in Security.
Security Weaknesses.
Authentication Techniques and Tools.
Techniques and Tools for Controlling Access, ACL and Firewalls.
Techniques and Tools for Detecting Intrusions.
Techniques and Tools for Encryption, IPSec and VPN.
New Challenges and Trends in Security, SDN and IoT.
Security Management.
References.
Index