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Computer Insecurity: Risking the System
Security is one of the most significant issues facing the owners and users of computer systems in the Internet age, and recent years have convincingly illustrated that the problem is increasing in both scale and cost.
Computer Insecurity: Risking the System approaches its topic from the perspective of vulnerability - how can your system
be attacked? Covering technical issues and human factors, the comprehensively researched text makes reference to numerous real-life security incidents, which help to provide persuasive practical evidence of the problems and the impacts that result.
Key issues covered include:
* the problem of computer insecurity
* the need to raise security awareness
* common failings that compromise protection
* the attack and exploitation of systems
* considerations in responding to the threats
Presented in clear and lucid terms, the discussion is invaluable reading for all business and computing professionals who wish for an overview of the issues rather than a shopping list of the security measures available.
The problem of IT insecurity
The need to raise awareness
Common failings that compromise security
The widespread nature of vulnerability
Attack and exploitation of IT systems
Responses from the security industry
Final thoughts
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