For Computer Security Fundamentals, 5th edition William Chuck Easttom COMPUTER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, 5E CHAPTER 1-15

For Computer Security Fundamentals, 5th edition William Chuck Easttom COMPUTER SECURITY FUNDAMENTALS, 5E CHAPTER 1-15
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SECURITY
CHAPTER 1 OBJECTIVES
When students finish reading this chapter, they will be able to:
ï‚· Identify the top threats to a network: security breaches, denial of service attacks, and malware
ï‚· Understand essential security concepts
ï‚· Assess the likelihood of an attack on a network
ï‚· Define key terms such as cracker, penetration tester, firewall, and authentication
ï‚· Compare and contrast perimeter and layered approaches to network security
ï‚· Use online resources to secure a network
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
This chapter introduces students to the threats posed to a network. It also gives a high-level overview of the
entire textbook, introduces topics, and references detailed content covered in later chapters. This chapter
introduces students to key terms, techniques, and network security resources.
The major sections in this chapter are:
1. How Seriously Should You Take Threats to Network Security? Realistically assesses the risks to your
computer network.
2. Identifying Types of Threats. Covers the common threats to a computer, including malware, security
breaches, and denial of service attacks.
3. Assessing the Likelihood of an Attack on Your Network. Reviews the dangers of attacks on computer
networks.
4. Basic Security Terminology. Presents definitions of the people, devices, activities, and basic paradigms
involved in network security.
5. Concepts and Approaches. Examines concepts and approaches to consider about security.
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6. How Do Legal Issues Impact Network Security? Covers privacy and security laws and their impact on
organizations.
7. Online Security Resources. Presents some major security organizations with links to their sites