Information Security - The Complete Reference (2nd Ed)(gnv64)

Information Security - The Complete Reference (2nd Ed)
by Mark Rhodes-Ousley
McGraw-Hill Osborne | April 2013 | ISBN-10: 0071784357 | True PDF | 896 pages | 24.1 mb
http://www.amazon.com/Information-Security-Complete-Reference-Edition/dp/0071784357

Today’s complex world of mobile platforms, cloud computing, and ubiquitous data access puts new security demands on every IT professional. Information Security: The Complete Reference, Second Edition (previously titled Network Security: The Complete Reference) is the only comprehensive book that offers vendor-neutral details on all aspects of information protection, with an eye toward the evolving threat landscape. Thoroughly revised and expanded to cover all aspects of modern information security—from concepts to details—this edition provides a one-stop reference equally applicable to the beginner and the seasoned professional.

Find out how to build a holistic security program based on proven methodology, risk analysis, compliance, and business needs. You’ll learn how to successfully protect data, networks, computers, and applications. In-depth chapters cover data protection, encryption, information rights management, network security, intrusion detection and prevention, Unix and Windows security, virtual and cloud security, secure application development, disaster recovery, forensics, and real-world attacks and countermeasures. Included is an extensive security glossary, as well as standards-based references. This is a great resource for professionals and students alike.

- Understand security concepts and building blocks
- Identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risk
- Optimize authentication and authorization
- Use IRM and encryption to protect unstructured data
- Defend storage devices, databases, and software
- Protect network routers, switches, and firewall
- Secure VPN, wireless, VoIP, and PBX infrastructure
- Design intrusion detection and prevention systems
- Develop secure Windows, Java, and mobile applications
- Perform incident response and forensic analysis

About the Author
Mark Rhodes-Ousley has 20 years of experience with every aspect of security, from program management to technology. That experience includes risk management, security policies, security management, technology implementation and operations, physical security, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. He holds two core beliefs: that business processes are just as important as technology because security relies on people; and that security should be a business enabler with a goal of enhancing the customer experience. Mark is CISSP, CISM, and MCSE certified.

Contents at a Glance
Part I Foundations
1 Information Security Overview 3
2 Risk Analysis 25
3 Compliance with Standards, Regulations, and Laws 55
4 Secure Design Principles 85
5 Security Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines 107
6 Security Organization 149
7 Authentication and Authorization 167
Part II Data Security
8 Securing Unstructured Data 191
9 Information Rights Management 211
10 Encryption 241
11 Storage Security 253
12 Database Security 273
Part III Network Security
13 Secure Network Design 299
14 Network Device Security 321
15 Firewalls 343
16 Virtual Private Networks 355
17 Wireless Network Security 371
18 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems 399
19 Voice over IP (VoIP) and PBX Security 427
Part IV Computer Security
20 Operating System Security Models 463
21 Unix Security 477
22 Windows Security 499
23 Securing Infrastructure Services 543
24 Virtual Machines and Cloud Computing 575
25 Securing Mobile Devices 597
Part V Application Security
26 Secure Application Design 611
27 Writing Secure Software 635
28 J2EE Security 655
29 Windows .NET Security 679
30 Controlling Application Behavior 713
Part VI Security Operations
31 Security Operations Management 727
32 Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Backups, and High Availability 745
33 Incident Response and Forensic Analysis 767
Part VII Physical Security
34 Physical Security 789
Glossary 803
Index 833