This book outlines the fundamental concepts and techniques behind information security that every computer user needs to know.

Primarily geared toward home and small business Windows users, Have You Locked the Castle Gate? is a basic yet highly effective guide to protecting your personal files, fending off viruses and hackers, and purchasing goods and services securely online. It addresses common security issues in a clear, easy-to-understand way that nontechnical users will greatly appreciate.

You will learn about :

• Basic security concepts and practices for your computer, network, and server.
• Authentication and encryption fundamentals. Are users who they say they are ?
• Defending against hackers, and the reasons why someone would want to hack you.
• Viruses, worms, hoaxes, spam, and other nuisances and threats.
• The best places to go for additional expert information about Internet security.
• And much more.

Sommaire

Introduction

• Chapter 1. Assessing Risk
  
• Chapter 2. General Network security
  
• Chapter 3. Securing your computer
  
• Chapter 4. Securing your server
  
• Chapter 5. Connecting to the Internet
  
• Chapter 6. E-mail security
  
• Chapter 7. Web Security
  
• Chapter 8. Defending Against Hackers
  
• Chapter 9. Viruses, Trojan Horses, Hoaxes