Books by Douglas Jacobson

Helping average computer users make sound security decisions, this book focuses on practical security topics users are likely to encounter on a regular basis so that they better understand the function and impact of security in everyday life. The authors offer practical computer security knowledge on a range of topics?including social engineering, email, and online shopping?and present best practices pertaining to passwords, wireless networks, and suspicious emails. They also explain how security mechanisms such as antivirus software and firewalls protect against the threats of hackers and malware.

Discusses network architecture, the functions of layers in a typical network, and network based attacks including header, protocol, and authentication attacks. This book provides an understanding of the vulnerabilities and mechanisms of each layer of network security. It also presents homework problems, laboratory experiments, and appendices.