Pearson Computer Security Fundamentals 4th Edition

01 Introduction to Computer Security 9 topics +

• Introduction
• How Seriously Should You Take Threats to Network Security?
• Identifying Types of Threats
• Assessing the Likelihood of an Attack on Your Network
• Basic Security Terminology
• Concepts and Approaches
• How Do Legal Issues Impact Network Security?
• Online Security Resources
• Summary

02 Networks and the Internet 8 topics +

• Introduction
• Network Basics
• How the Internet Works
• History of the Internet
• Basic Network Utilities
• Other Network Devices
• Advanced Network Communications Topics
• Summary

03 Cyber Stalking, Fraud, and Abuse 6 topics +

• Introduction
• How Internet Fraud Works
• Identity Theft
• Cyber Stalking
• Protecting Yourself Against Cybercrime
• Summary

04 Denial of Service Attacks 9 topics +

• Introduction
• DoS Attacks
• Illustrating an Attack
• Common Tools Used for DoS Attacks
• DoS Weaknesses
• Specific DoS Attacks
• Real-World Examples of DoS Attacks
• How to Defend Against DoS Attacks
• Summary

05 Malware 8 topics +

• Introduction
• Viruses
• Trojan Horses
• The Buffer-Overflow Attack
• Spyware
• Other Forms of Malware
• Detecting and Eliminating Viruses and Spyware
• Summary