This guide for students and professionals surveys information security practices and introduces fundamental concepts and applications. Key security concepts are discussed in accessible language and reinforced with scenario-based exercises and review questions. Coverage begins with the basics of computer security and moves quickly to real-world topics such as access control methodologies, security practices, and incident handling. The book can be used as the main text for a course in information security practices, and as a self-study guide for basic security certificates. The authors are security specialists working in the private sector. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)