What every engineer should know about cyber security and digital forensics / Joanna F. DeFranco.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeFranco, Joanna F., author.

Series:

What every engineer should know.

What every engineer should know ; 24

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer networks--Security measures.

Computer networks.

Computer security.

Computer crimes--Investigation.

Computer crimes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 141 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Cyber security and digital forensics

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2014]

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

This book offers the non-security professional an introduction to the security risks involved when using technology and discusses how to mitigate the risk of security incidents. The book introduces the information security topics every engineer should understand if they use a computer or any mobile device that is connected to the Internet. Most engineers work at employers that want their data secure, but not every employer invests in training their engineers in understanding the risk. It is a well-known fact that the weakest link in any secure system is not the system--it is the user. Just ask any hacker. Topics include network security, personal data security, cloud computing, mobile computing, preparing for an incident, incident response, evidence handling, Internet usage, and security certifications. The book also discusses cyber-physical systems such as the smart electric grid, smart transportation, and advanced manufacturing to demonstrate the impact of security on different engineering disciplines. In addition, the book covers the application of the concepts, presented via short case studies of real-world incidents throughout, chronologically delineating related events. It also provides information on certifications and reference manuals in the area of information security and digital forensics-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Front Cover; Contents; What Every Engineer Should Know: Series Statement; Preface; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Chapter 1: Security Threats; Chapter 2: Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Careers; Chapter 3: Cyber Security; Chapter 4: Preparing for an Incident; Chapter 5: Incident Response and Digital Forensics; Chapter 6: The Law; Chapter 7: Theory to Practice; Back Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780429100239

042910023X

9781466564527

1466564520

OCLC:

868551414