Computer Security; 20 Things Every Employee Should Know 2nd Edition

Description

Securing corporate resources and data in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. Corporate IT security strategies are only as good as the employee's awareness of his or her role in maintaining that strategy. This book presents the risks, responsibilities, and liabilities (known and unknown) of which every employee should be aware, as well as simple protective steps to keep corporate data and systems secure. Inside this easy-to-follow guide, you'll find 20 lessons you can use to ensure that you are doing your part to protect corporate systems and privileged data. The topics covered include:

* Phishing and spyware
* Identity theft
* Workplace access
* Passwords
* Viruses and malware
* Remote access
* E-mail
* Web surfing and Internet use
* Instant messaging
* Personal firewalls and patches
* Hand-held devices
* Data backup
* Management of sensitive information
* Social engineering tactics
* Use of corporate resources

Ben Rothke, CISSP, CISM, is a New York City-based senior security consultant with ThruPoint, Inc. He has more than 15 years of industry experience in the area of information systems security and privacy.

CONTENTS:

Beware of phishing & spyware
Protect your identity
Be responsible & be aware
Choose your password wisely
Practice safe access
Protect your work outside the office
Reduce e-mail risks
Suspect e-mail hoaxes
Work wisely with the web
Avoid internet dangers
Master instant messaging
Use firewalls
Use PDAs safely
Back up & secure data
Secure your workspace
Beware of social engineers
Use corporate resources only for work
Call the experts when things go wrong
Keep things in context