The Personal Internet Security Guidebook: Keeping Hackers and Crackers out of Your Home

ISBN-13: 9780126565614 / Angielski / Miękka / 2001 / 202 str.

U.S.A.) Texas Dallas Tim Speed (Lotus Consulting; USA) CA Los Angeles Juanita Ellis (Consultant; Los A Steffano Korper (Going Beyond E-Commerce Technologies

Opis

The Personal Internet Security Guidebook is a complete guide to protecting your computer(s) on the Internet. The newest attack point for hackers is home computers on DSL and/or cable modems. This book will show you how to set up a home network and protect it from the "bad dudes." Also covered in this book is how to protect your computer on the road. Many hotels are now offering high-speed Internet access and this book will show you how to keep your computer safe in the hotel room as well as on the hotel network. This is a how-to guide to keeping your personal computer safe on the Internet. Following the success of The Internet Security Guidebook, the authors have used their expertise to create a book specifically addressing home computers and traveling notebooks. Included in this book is a comprehensive list of vendors and services. Included are these key elements: protecting your PC on the Internet, home firewall software, how to set up a home network, protecting your PC on the road, and protecting your PC via DSL and/or cable modem.

• A comprehensive list of vendors and services that you can download or purchase
• Key elements such as: protecting your PC on the internet
• How to fully utilise home firewall software
• How to set-up a home network
• Information on protecting you PC on the road
• Information on protecting your PC via DSL and cable modems

Recenzje

"Written in an easygoing and friendly manner, the book defines and explains the terms to know, such as routers, servers, bugs, DSL, etc. Threats (such as viruses) and solutions (such as encryption systems) are included. Single computers and home network configuration scenarios are presented, with suggested approaches to consider. Topics include Internet connections, physical security, theft-prevention devices, data protection, and privacy. The book is well-written...An excellent TCP/IP appendix, glossary, and index are included. Although especially useful for readers new to computer security, this book is also recommended for experienced users as a good overall descriptitve work. All levels." --H.J. Bender, Education Process Inprovement Center, Inc.

Spis treści

1. The Internet
2. Got DSL, Got Cable, May Have Trouble (Connecting to the Internet today) 
3. Connecting Your Home Network to the Internet
4. Securing Your DSL, Cable Modem and Dial Up Connection
5. Physical Security and Insurance
6. Data Protection
7. Keep Your Data Private
8. Encryption For Your PC