Computer Science

Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

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It is difficult to overstate the importance of computer net- works and cybersecurity in today’s world. They have become such an integral part of our existence that only a moment’s reflection is required to delineate the many ways in which they impact essentially every aspect of our lives. For example, from a personal point of view one need only consider the impact that such things as wireless phones, texting, Facebook, Twitter, online billing and the like have had on the way we interact with one another and conduct various aspects of our lives. From a business perspective, it is clear that commerce is an ever growing global enterprise, dominated by digital transactions and conducted at unbelievable speeds via the Internet. In this environment, paper transactions are rapidly disappearing, and thus there is an expand- ing need for individuals who understand computer networks and their many facets and ramifications. This knowledge is becoming a prerequisite for living and working effectively in today’s highly technical environment in which advances in computer networks and security technology change almost daily.
The field of cybersecurity is composed of the body of technologies, processes and practices designed to protect net- works, computers, programs and data from attacks, which result in damage or unauthorized access. The protection of data and systems within networks connected to the Internet is of preeminent importance in today’s global communication environment. One need only recall the enormous problems incurred by individuals and corporations when their computer systems are hacked, which may pale in comparison to those encountered by government agencies such as the Department of Defense. The presentation of this area will not only include the standards and practices required to protect the entire information infrastructure but the fundamental concepts of malware and its tactics. In addition, an analysis of the tactics will be examined by illustrating typical attack methods and their associated defense mechanisms.

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Series Title

Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

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Publisher

USA : Taylor & Francis Group, LLC., 2013

Collation

1-1,313

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

13: 978-1-4665-7214-

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NONE

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Edition

1st Edtion

Subject(s)

Technology

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