Caution! wireless networking: preventing a data disaster
Author
McCullough, Jack
Additional Author(s)
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Publisher
Hoboken, NJ: Wiley Publishing, Inc, 2004
Language
English
ISBN
076457213X
Series
Subject(s)
COMPUTER NETWORKS-SECURITY MEASURES
COMPUTER SECURITY
DATA PROTECTION
LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (COMPUTER NETWORKS)-SECURITY MEASURES
SECURITY SYSTEMS
Notes
Appendix: p. 233 - 248
Glossary: p. 249 - 256
. . Index: p. 257 - 268
Abstract
At last, a book dedicated to alleviating the fears that users may have about the security of their wireless home network. This no-nonsense guide is for wireless home
networkers who want to protect their data from hackers, crackers, viruses, and worms. Written in non-technical language that's perfect for both novices and intermediate users, this book offers a brief introduction to wireless networking and identifies the most common internal and external pitfalls-and ways to avoid and correct them.
* The ideal reference for computer users with a wireless network who need facts separated from fiction to learn what is necessary to protect their networks
* Real-world examples help demystify viruses, worms, cryptography, and identity theft, while expert advice, cool techniques, and step-by-step instructions give readers the know-how they need to secure a WLAN and protect their privacy
* Covers the latest computer security threats and countermeasures, addressing problems that older titles do not cover, particularly in the areas of virus protection
