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(More customer reviews)There are a million basic security books out there and I've read a bunch of them at one time or another. This book does a great job of explaining the basics without getting bogged down with too much detail. I think one of the problems that I see in some of the other books is that they are either aimed at a certification (like the sec+) or are setup to be a heavy text book. Neither of these approaches is great for explaining the basic concepts of security in a general way. The author walks you through many of the fundamental ideas of security like CIA, authentication and crypto, then moves on to some applications of these ideas in areas like operating system security, network security and physical security, among others. One of my favorites was the chapter on operations security, something that I don't generally see covered in any detail in basic security books. Loved the book and I'm going to pick up a few copies for people at work that need some education in this area.
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As part of the Syngress Basics series, The Basics of Information Security provides you with fundamental knowledge of information security in both theoretical and practical aspects. It covers the basic knowledge needed to understand the key concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Then it dives into practical applications of these ideas in the areas of operational, physical, network, application, and operating system security.
Learn about information security without wading through huge manuals
Covers both theoretical and practical aspects of information security
Gives a broad view of the information security field for practitioners, students, and enthusiasts
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