Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Useful websites
Preface
INTRODUCTION
1 INFORMATION SECURITY
2 HOME COMPUTER INSECURITY
3 GOOD SECURITY PRACTICE
4 SECURITY ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
5 EMAIL SECURITY
6 VIRUSES AND OTHER MALIGNANT SOFTWARE
7 WORKING SECURELY AT HOME
Index

About the Author

Dr Rowlingson is a researcher and consultant in information security and cybercrime. He has a diverse background in research strategy, technology commercialisation, homeland security, cyber security and digital forensics. He has worked in information security for over 12 years and his interests include the insider threat, critical infrastructure protection, secure software development and digital investigations. He now acts as a technology 'scout', and enjoys tracking and evaluating new cyber security technologies. He also pioneered the concept of enterprise forensic readiness, part of the UK government security framework.

Reviews

Whether you're responsible for looking after computers at your business, or in your home, it's more important than ever to know how to secure them from threats. Anyone who reads this book will walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how to reduce the risks of a cybercriminal attack, and protect themselves in the office and in the home.
*nakedsecurity.sophos.com*

I would have no hesitation in recommending this book to the educated computer user who is concerned with their ignorance with regard to information security. It is well written and nicely paced and gives good insight into the perils of home computer use.
*InfoSec Reviews*