The GSEC Prep Guide: Mastering SANS GIAC Security Essentials
- 7h 37m
- Mike Chapple
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2003
Congratulations! Your decision to pursue the GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC) is the first step toward increased marketability and success in your career, and this book offers an economical source of vital information to help you prepare. You will gain a thorough understanding of security concepts and policies, ways to assess and manage risk, appropriate incident response, and much more. You’ll study at your own pace, then test your comprehension with review questions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Understand the CIA triad, the DAD triad, and the evolution of the security industry
- Examine the pros and cons of various authentication systems
- Assess threats and vulnerabilities and recognize levels of risk
- Respond to the unique security issues of both Windows and Unix systems
- Recognize common hacker tools and be able to take protective action
- Identify appropriate security devices to protect against various risks
- Choose the most effective security policy for your organization
- Implement cryptography and other protective devices
- Comprehend how information warfare affects security measures
About the Author
Mike Chapple, CISSP, GCFW, MCSE, is a computer/network security expert with both public and private sector experience. He has helped develop cutting-edge network intrusion detection systems for the National Security Agency and served as a computer security officer with the U.S. Air Force. He oversees enterprise-wide security initiatives as Chief Information Officer of the Brand Institute, a Miami-based marketing consultancy.
In this Book
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The GSEC Prep Guide—Mastering SANS GIAC Security Essentials
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Introduction
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Computer Security Concepts
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Security Policies
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Risk Assessment and Management
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Networking Basics
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Incident Handling and Response
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Cryptography
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Application Security
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Security Devices
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Hacker Tools and Techniques
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Windows Security
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Unix Security
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Practice Test
