Part I. A General Introduction to Security

This part defines information security, its history, and the industry that has developed to address it. It also discusses some of the risks that computer users or administrators face.

Table of Contents

1. Security Overview
1.1. What is Computer Security?
1.1.1. How did Computer Security Come about?
1.1.2. Computer Security Timeline
1.1.3. Security Today
1.1.4. Standardizing Security
1.2. Security Controls
1.2.1. Physical Controls
1.2.2. Technical Controls
1.2.3. Administrative Controls
1.3. Conclusion
2. Attackers and Vulnerabilities
2.1. A Quick History of Hackers
2.1.1. Shades of Grey
2.2. Threats to Network Security
2.2.1. Insecure Architectures
2.3. Threats to Server Security
2.3.1. Unused Services and Open Ports
2.3.2. Unpatched Services
2.3.3. Inattentive Administration
2.3.4. Inherently Insecure Services
2.4. Threats to Workstation and Home PC Security
2.4.1. Bad Passwords
2.4.2. Vulnerable Client Applications