Computer Security SourceBook: Basic Information for General Readers about Computer, Internet and E-Mail Security
- Book Review,
by Wilma R. Caldwell
From Book News, Inc.
Documents and excerpts from government publications, and copyrighted documents from private sources provide general users of computers information and insight into computer, Internet, and e-mail security. They cover basic principles, hardware, software, preventing damage, children's online safety, banking and financial security, personal privacy, encryption and cryptography, and online surveillance. Lists of resources and a glossary are included.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
A reported 52 percent of U.S. computer users are connected to the Internet, and the Computer Industry Almanac expects to see over 765 million Internet users worldwide by the end of the year 2005. High-speed data networks, e-commerce, and increasing dependence upon e-mail are commonplace. However, security concerns associated with these advanced technologies—such as fraud, privacy invasion, hackers, government surveillance, lost data, and computer viruses—are rising. Information on these concerns is often widely scattered. This volume brings these facts, figures and resources together to better assist the general reader in navigating today’s computer security issues. The Computer Security Sourcebook provides basic consumer information about computer, Internet, and e-mail security, including: Data integrity and backups E-mail monitoring and security Encryption and Cryptography Firewalls Home internet access security Internet filtering for children Online surveillance Privacy rights and policies Protecting from data loss Software bugs Unsolicited e-mail Virus protection This Sourcebook also includes statistics, a glossary of related terms, and resources for further information.
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