The Information Security Dictionary

Urs E. Gattiker9781402079276, 1402079273

The Information Security Dictionary provides complete and easy to read explanations of common security and infrastructure protection terms. Special attention is given to terms that most often prevent educated readers from understanding journal articles or books in cryptography, computer security, information systems, role-based access management and applied fields that build on those disciplines. Also included in the dictionary are terms that refer to computing forensics, malware attacks, privacy issues, system design, security auditing and vulnerability testing.This essential reference tool presents cutting-edge information on the most recent terms in use, in one concisely formatted volume. Similar to dictionaries for languages, statistics, epidemiology, and other disciplines, The Information Security Dictionary will be a valuable addition to the library of any IT professional and IT student.The Information Security Dictionary is designed for a professional audience, composed of researchers and practitioners in industry. This dictionary is also suitable for students in computer science, engineering, and information sciences.

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Table of contents :
Team DDU……Page 1
Contents……Page 8
List of Figures……Page 10
List of Tables……Page 12
Preface……Page 16
Acknowledgements……Page 20
Why is IT Security Important……Page 24
About This Dictionary……Page 28
About The Author……Page 30
How to Use This Dictionary……Page 32
Epilogue: Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)……Page 409
Appendices……Page 414
Suggestions for Additional Resources……Page 416
Appendix 1 On-Line Databases for Vulnerabilities and Security……Page 417
Appendix 2 Dictionaries & Encyclopedias……Page 419
Appendix 3 Miscellaneous Resources……Page 421
Appendix 4 Legislation and Regulation – European Union……Page 425
Appendix 5 Legislation and Regulation……Page 429
Section A……Page 431
Section B……Page 433
Appendix 7 ‘Nearly’ or Outright Free Security Tools for System Administrators……Page 436
Appendix 8 ‘Nearly’ or Outright Free Security Tools for Home Users……Page 438
Appendix 9 Newsletters……Page 440
Appendix 10 Alerts and Advisories……Page 443