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Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure

Author(s): Bill Ballad
Tricia Ballad
Erin Banks
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763791285
  • Paperback    398 pages      © 2011
Price: International Sales $89.95 US List
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Overview

PART OF THE NEW JONES & BARTLETT LEARNING INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY & ASSURANCE SERIES!

Access control protects resources against unauthorized viewing, tampering, or destruction. They serve as a primary  means of ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and prevention of unauthorized disclosure. The first part of Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure defines the components of access control,  provides a business framework for implementation, and discusses legal requirements that impact access control programs. It then looks at the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities prevalent in information systems and IT infrastructures and how to handle them. The final part is a resource for students and professionals which discusses putting access control systems to work as well as testing and managing them. 

Instructor Materials for Access Control, Authentication, and Public Key Infrastructure include:
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About the Series
This book is part of the  Information Systems Security and Assurance Series from Jones and Bartlett Learning. Designed for courses and curriculums in IT Security, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, and Information Systems Security, this series features a comprehensive, consistent treatment of the most current thinking and trends in this critical subject area. These titles deliver fundamental information-security principles packed with real-world applications and examples.  Authored by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSPs),  they deliver comprehensive information on all aspects of information security. Reviewed word for word by leading technical experts in the field, these books are not just current, but forward-thinking—putting you in the position to solve the cybersecurity challenges not just of today, but of tomorrow, as well. 
 

 

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  • Defines the components of access control and provides a business framework for implementation
  • Identifies the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in information systems
  • Discusses putting access control systems to work
  • Written in an accessible, engaging writing style
  • Incorporates real-world examples to help readers fully understand key concepts

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Part  1  The Need for Access Control Systems
  Chapter  1  Access Control Framework
  Chapter  2  Assessing Risk and Its Impact on Access Control
  Chapter  3  Business Drivers for Access Controls
  Chapter  4  Access Control Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
  Chapter  5  Unauthorized Access and Security Breaches
Part  2  Mitigating Risk with Access Control Systems, Authentication, and PKI
  Chapter  6  Mapping Business Challenges to Access Control Types
  Chapter  7  Human Nature, Organizational Behavior, and Considerations
  Chapter  8  Access Control for Information Systems
  Chapter  9  Physical Security and Access Control
  Chapter  10  Access Control in the Enterprise
Part  3  Implementing, Testing, and Managing Access Control Systems
  Chapter  11  Access Control System Implementations
  Chapter  12  Access Control Solutions for Remote Workers
  Chapter  13  Public Key Infrastructure and Encryption
  Chapter  14  Testing Access Control Systems
  Chapter  15  Access Control Assurance
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Bill Ballad

Bill Ballad has been active in the IT security community since the mid-1990s. He is the co-author and SME for Securing PHP Web Applications (Addison-Wesley Professional, 2008) and wrote the security chapters for PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies, 2008). Bill is a senior systems engineer working with mission-critical Windows networks. 

Tricia Ballad

Tricia Ballad spent several years as a Web applications developer before becoming a full-time freelance writer and technical editor.  She has written online courseware on various consumer electronics and computing subjects and has co-authored PHP & MySQL Web Development All-in-One Desk Reference for Dummies (For Dummies, 2008) and Securing PHP Web Applications for Mere Mortals (Addison-Wesley Professional, 2008).

Erin Banks

Erin Banks (CISSP) is a technical writer and editor. She has been in the network and security industry for more than 15 years in support, management, and technical sales roles in Fortune 500 and not-for-profit organizations. She has contributed quarterly articles to EMC-Now print magazine, provided technical editing for On Magazine, written monthly and quarterly newsletters for a Fortune 25 company, and has been a writer and contributor to a weekly corporate marketing/technical blog. Erin is an avid runner and lover of technology.

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Written for IT students and professional looking gain knowledge in acess control and information system security.

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