Essential Computer Security

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Essential Computer Security

Product Description
Essential Security Advice from Tony Bradley, About.com’s Guide for Internet/Network Security

“Security is a process, not a product, and computer security is everyone’s responsibility. You wouldn’t leave the backdoor of your home or business open to intruders, and your computer merits the same prudence. Even Dodge City had a Wyatt Earp to keep order if things got out of hand. In the wild world of the Internet, there is no sheriff. With Essential Computer Security you can act as your own deputy by arming yourself with fundamental knowledge of the important aspects of computer security.”-Douglas Schweitzer, Sc.D., security expert and author of Securing the Network from Malicious Code

Coverage includes:

Basic Windows Security

Passwords

Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware

Patching

Perimeter Security

E-mail Safety

Web Surfing Privacy and Safety

Wireless Network Security

Spyware and Adware

Glossary of Technology and Terminology

About the Author
Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, is the Guide for the About.com site for Internet / Network Security. He has written for a variety of other web sites and publications including SearchSecurity.com, WindowsNetworking.com, Smart Computing Magazine and Information Security Magazine. Currently a security architect and consultant for a Fortune 100 company, Tony has driven security policies and technologies for antivirus and incident response for Fortune 500 companies and he has been network administrator and technical support for smaller companies. He is Microsoft Certified as an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) in Windows 2000 and an MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows NT.

He has on average over 600,000 page views per month and 25,000 subscribers to his weekly newsletter. He created a 10-part Computer Security 101 Class which has had thousands of participants since its creation and continues to gain in popularity through word of mouth.

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