Computer Security Literacy

Helping average computer users make sound security decisions, this book focuses on practical security topics users are likely to encounter on a regular basis so that they better understand the function and impact of security in everyday life. The authors offer practical computer security knowledge on a range of topics-including social engineering, email, and online shopping-and present best practices pertaining to passwords, wireless networks, and suspicious emails. They also explain how security mechanisms such as antivirus software and firewalls protect against the threats of hackers and malware.

Douglas Jacobson Joseph Idziorek

What Is Information Security? Introduction to Computers and the Internet. Passwords under Attack. Email Security. Malware: The Dark Side of Software. Malware: Defense in Depth. Securely Surfing the World Wide Web. Online Shopping. Wireless Internet Security. Social Networking. Social Engineering: Phishing for Suckers. Staying Safe Online: The Human Threat. Case Studies. Moving Forward with Security and Book Summary. Glossary. Appendices.