Protecting Information On Local Area Networks

Protecting Information on Local Area Networks presents the various types of networks and explains why they are being expanded at such a rapid pace. This book considers how management can gain control of the valuable network-services information resources generally available. Organized into three parts encompassing seven chapters, this book begins with an overview of the various networks and their operations. This text then discusses the appropriate management actions to ensure some control over the use of networks and the business information resource. Other chapters consider the management rationale for network information security and explain the development of a company information network security policy. This book discusses as well security or network-connected personal computers. The final chapter deals with a number of major vulnerabilities of information when communicated or processed on network-connected personal computers. This book is a valuable resource for research scientists, technical security specialists, information systems specialists, and systems administrators.

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Mathematical Methods, Models, and Architectures for Computer Network Security, MMM-ACNS 2010, held in St. Petersburg, Russia in September 2010. The 16 revised full papers and 6 revised short papers presented together with 5 invited papers were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 54 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on security modeling and covert channels, security policies and formal analysis of security properties, authentication, authorization, access control and public key cryptography, intrusion and malware detection, security of multi-agent systems and software protection, as well as. adaptive security, security analysis and virtualization.

Today, many businesses and corporations are moving their on premises IT Infrastructure to the Cloud. There are numerous advantages to do doing so, including on-demand service, scalability, and fixed pricing. As a result, the Cloud has become a popular target of cyber-based attacks. Although an ISP is often charged with keeping virtual infrastructure secure, it is not safe to assume this. Back-up measures must be taken. This book explains how to guard against cyber-attacks by adding another layer of protection to the most valuable data in the Cloud: customer information and trade secrets.

A systematic guide to the technologies, standards, protocols, and means used for the transparent security of information interaction in computer networks, this resource enables an independent understanding of the various methods of providing computer and information security when using modern network technology. The basic features of both Web technologies and the distributed information processing technologies connected with them that are based on mobile programs are described, as are the network technologies that influence security. Also covered are the methods of attacking computer networks and practical guidelines for protecting a virtual network.

This indispensable guide for all computer managers and users explores the potential vulnerabilities of a LAN and then examines a variety of ways to ensure security. Contains complete coverage of file access control, transmission security, encryption techniques, practicing safe e-mail and much more.

Learn how to improve the confidentiality, availability and integrity of information on your PC's and LAN's – easily and effectively. Written by the renowned international expert on PC security, Robert Schifreen, this unique management guide is written for every security conscious manager in an organization. Practical, comprehensive and easy to read, this guide will ensure that the reader is aware of everything concerned with maintaining the confidentiality, availability and integrity of data on personal computers and local area networks. UNIQUE FEATURES INCLUDE: – Totally PC and LAN specific – Practical tips and guidance – Comprehensive coverage of the topic – Unique action sheets for immediate implementation – Step–by– step coverage, easy to read, with limited technical jargon WHO SHOULD READ THIS GUIDE: – PC support managers, security managers, IT managers, sales and marketing managers, personnel officers, financial directors and all those responsible for corporate data. – Senior managers who wish to ensure that data on their employees PC's is safe at all times. – Managers with little computing or security experience who wish to implement a security policy throughout an organization. Please note this is a Short Discount publication.