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Cobb's Guide toPC
and
LAN Security
Stephen Cobb, CISSP
Electronic EditionPart One of ThreeChapters 1-5
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Contents
Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction
xiii
Why Choose This Book?Is This Book for You?How This Book EvolvedWhere to Find WhatSpecial Foreword
by
the Author xixSomething Old, Something NewThe Human FactorA Word of Thanks
Chapter
1.
Security Matters
The State We Are InNow the Good NewsDefining SecurityComputer Types
LANs, WANs,
and Other PermutationsCategories of Personal ComputersUser CategoriesWhat Is at StakeAttacks, Threats, and ScaresDo You Really Need This Book?Further Questions of SecurityThe Network ConnectionSummary
Chapter
2.
Security Solutions
People, People, PeopleBackup, Backup, BackupTurning on Your ComputerAutoexecute OverrideSecure BootsUnder Lock and KeyBasic File Protection
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vi ContentsWhile You're Away from MeFurther MeasuresThe Network ConnectionSummary
Chapter
3.
Security Planning
Questions, Concepts, and CyclesBasic Risk AnalysisTools and TechniquesSecurity PolicyGetting to Grips with PolicyDisaster
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Recovery PlanningStay TunedThe Security AuditThe Network ConnectionSummary
Chapter
4.
Secure Hardware
Physical SecurityA Secure ExampleExercising RestraintPortables, Alarms, and Other IdeasTamper Resistance and IdentificationSecuring the Right ThingKey ManagementComputer InsuranceRemovable MediaThe Network ConnectionSummary
Chapter
5.
Secure Power
Power to the ComputerFuses, Grounds, and BreakersRegulating the Power SupplySags and Line ConditioningNoise and StaticGuaranteeing the Power SupplySoftware AssistanceElectronic Eavesdropping and WorseThe Network ConnectionSummary
Chapter
6.
Secure Sites
Securing the PerimeterCard Control SystemsAccess and Social Engineering Attacks
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