Includes bibliographical references and index.

Front Cover; The Basics of Information Security; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Author Biography; Introduction; Book overview and key learning points; Book audience; How this book is organized; Chapter 1: What is information security?; Chapter 2: Identification and authentication; Chapter 3: Authorization and access control; Chapter 4: Auditing and accountability; Chapter 5: Cryptography; Chapter 6: Laws and regulations; Chapter 7: Operations security; Chapter 8: Human element security; Chapter 9: Physical security; Chapter 10: Network security; Chapter 11: Operating system security. Chapter 12: Application securityConclusion; 1 What is Information Security?; Introduction; What is security?; When are we secure?; Alert!; Models for discussing security; The confidentiality, integrity, and availability triad; More advanced; Confidentiality; Integrity; Availability; Relating the CIA triad to security; The Parkerian hexad; Alert!; Confidentiality, integrity, and availability; Possession or control; Authenticity; Utility; Attacks; Types of attack payloads; Interception; Interruption; Modification; Fabrication; Threats, vulnerabilities, and risk; Threats; Vulnerabilities; Risk. ImpactRisk management; Identify assets; Identify threats; Assess vulnerabilities; Assess risks; Mitigating risks; Physical; Logical and technical controls; Administrative; Incident response; Preparation; Detection and analysis; Containment, eradication, and recovery; Post incident activity; Defense in depth; Layers; Information security in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 2 Identification and Authentication; Introduction; Identification; Who we claim to be; Identity verification; Falsifying identification; Authentication; Factors; Multifactor authentication. Mutual authenticationPasswords; More advanced; Biometrics; Additional resources; Characteristics; Measuring performance; Issues; Hardware tokens; Alert!; Identification and authentication in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 3 Authorization and Access Control; Introduction; Authorization; Principle of least privilege; Access control; More advanced; Access control lists; File system ACLs; More advanced; Network ACLs; Alert!; More advanced; Capabilities; Confused deputy problem; Alert!; Access control methodologies; Access control models; Discretionary access control. Mandatory access controlMore advanced; Role-based access control; Attribute-based access control; Multilevel access control; Physical access controls; Authorization and access control in the real world; Summary; Exercises; References; 4 Auditing and Accountability; Introduction; Accountability; More advanced; Security benefits of accountability; Nonrepudiation; Deterrence; More advanced; Intrusion detection and prevention; Admissibility of records; How we accomplish accountability; Auditing; What do we audit?; Alert!; Logging; Monitoring; Assessments.

"The Basics of Information Security will provide the reader with a basic knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. We will first cover the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of information security, discussing many of the concepts that underpin the security world. We will then dive into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operations, physical, network, operating system, and application security. Book Audience This book will provide a valuable resource to beginning security professionals, as well as to network and systems administrators. The information provided on can be used develop a better understanding on how we protect our information assets and defend against attacks, as well as how to apply these concepts practically"-- As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. Author Jason Andress gives you the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and then dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security. The Basics of Information Security gives you clear-non-technical explanations of how infosec works and how to apply these principles whether you're in the IT field or want to understand how it affects your career and business. The new Second Edition has been updated for the latest trends and threats, including new material on many infosec subjects.

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