Security - Computer Networks, Computer Security, LANs & WANs

The NCSA Guide to PC and LAN Security

Name: The NCSA Guide to PC and LAN Security
Author: Stephen Cobb
ISBN: 9780079121684

by Stephen Cobb

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With the strategies contained in this practical guide, you'll rest easier knowing that your vital personal computer equipment and data are protected against loss. Covering stand-alone and networked environments, this accessible book/disk package describes a variety of low-cost solutions you can use to shield your data from viruses, hackers, vandals, competitors, industrial spies, disgruntled or careless employees, power failures, floods, and other calamities. Get started right away with the collection of helpful security utilities included on the accompanying disk. Sponsored by the National Computer Security Association, this handbook helps you assess your exposure to data loss and provides workable solutions you can implement quickly and inexpensively. You'll learn how to create a secure environment through careful planning, commonsense precautions, and user training - reducing the need to invest in costly specialized products. You'll find up-to-the-minute coverage of security issues relating to the Internet, bulletin boards, and online services, as well as a comprehensive examination of networks. Special World Wide Web links give you access to the latest developments in security resources. Disk contains valuable security utilities and a hypertext security product buyer's guide.

This value-packed book/disk combo describes a variety of low-cost, workable solutions PC users and local area network managers can use to keep their vital data and equipment safe from hackers, viruses, logic bombs, power failures, industrial spies, and more. Includes a disk stuffed with useful data security utilities.

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A book/disk guide to protecting computer equipment and data in stand- alone and networked environments against loss from viruses, hackers, vandals, industrial spies, employees, power failures, and natural disasters. Emphasizing low-cost solutions, coverage includes security issues related to the Internet, bulletin boards, and online services, with listings of related WWW links. The accompanying disk contains security utilities and a buyer's guide. For users, network administrators, and IT managers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)