Microsoft Encyclopedia of Security

Get the single resource that defines-and illustrates-the rapidly evolving world of computer and network security. The MICROSOFT ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECURITY delivers more than 1000 cross-referenced entries detailing the latest security-related technologies, standards, products, services, and issues-including sources and types of attacks, countermeasures, policies, and more. You get clear, concise explanations and case scenarios that deftly take you from concept to real-world application-ready answers to help maximize security for your mission-critical systems and data.



Know your vulnerabilities-understand the ways black-hat attackers footprint and enumerate systems, exploit security holes, crack passwords, elevate privileges, and cover their tracks.
Deploy your best defense-review fundamental concepts of intrusion detection systems, encryption technologies, virus protection, and computer forensics.
Stay one step ahead-keep pace with emerging security technologies, such as Wi-Fi Protected Access and XML Encryption; recent government legislation; and the latest industry trends.
Decipher security acronyms-from AES to XMLDSIG and 3DES to 802.11i, decode essential terms.
Build your own network of resources-from professional associations and standards organizations to online communities and links to free information, know how to stay current.
Get an edge in certification preparation-ideal reference for anyone pursuing Security+, MCSE, CISSP, GIAC, and other professional certifications.

Entries include:



Advanced Encryption Standard
backdoors
CERT/CC
cookie poisoning
digital rights management
dynamic packet filtering
E-SIGN Act
file slack
hacking
honeypots
ICMP tunneling
IPSec
John the Ripper
keystroke logging
L2TP
L0phtCrack
managed security service providers
message digests
NIAP
Nmap
Qchain
one-time passwords
password cracking
PKI
port scanning
privacy
reverse Telnet
Safe Harbor Agreement
spoofing
Tcp_wrapper
Trin00
UDP scanning
viruses
wardriving
Windows cryptographic API
XML signatures
Web services security
worms
zombie zapper
and more