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School of Information and Library Science

INLS 187: Information Security

Text Table of Contents

Schneier, Bruce. 2000. Secrets and Lies. New York: Wiley. ISBN: 0-471-25311-1.

  1. Introduction
  2. Digital threats
  3. Attacks
  4. Adversaries
  5. Security needs
  6. Cryptography
  7. Cryptography in context
  8. Computer security
  9. Identification and authentication
  10. Networked-computer security
  11. Network security
  12. Network defenses
  13. Software reliability
  14. Secure hardware
  15. Certificates and credentials
  16. Security tricks
  17. The human factor
  18. Vulnerabilities and the vulnerability landscape
  19. Threat modeling and risk assessment
  20. Security policies and countermeasures
  21. Attack trees
  22. Product testing and verification
  23. The future of products
  24. Security processes
  25. Conclusion
  26. Afterword

Toxen, Bob. 2002. Real World Linux Security, 2nd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall Professional Technical Reference. ISBN: 0130464562.

  1. Introduction
  2. Quick Fixes for Common Problems
  3. Quick and Easy Hacking and How to Avoid It
  4. Common Hacking by Subsystem
  5. Common Hacker Attacks
  6. Advanced Security Issues
  7. Establishing Security Policies
  8. Trusting Other Computers
  9. Gutsy Break-Ins
  10. Case Studies
  11. Recent Break-Ins
  12. Hardening Your System
  13. Preparing Your Hardware
  14. Preparing Your Configuration
  15. Scanning Your System
  16. Monitoring Activity
  17. Scanning Your System for Anomalies
  18. Regaining Control of Your System
  19. Finding and Repairing the Damage
  20. Finding the Attacker's System
  21. Having the Cracker Crack Rocks
  22. Appendix A: Internet Resources for the Latest Intrusions and Defenses
  23. Appendix B: Books, CD-ROMS and Videos
  24. Appendix C: Network Services and Ports
  25. Appendix D: Danger Levels
  26. Appendix E: About the CD-ROM
  27. Appendix F: Abbreviations

Schetina, Erik; Green, Ken & Carlson, Jacob. 2002. Internet Site Security. Boston: Addison Wesley Professional. ISBN: 0-672-32306-0.

  1. Core Concepts: Risks, Threats and Vulnerabilities
  2. Developing a Trusted Internet Infrastructure
  3. Infrastructure Components: A 10,000 Foot View
  4. Network and Application Protocols: TCP/IP
  5. In-Depth with Protocols and Building Blocks
  6. Example Network Architectures and Case Studies
  7. Operating Systems and Server Software Issues
  8. Attack Scenarios
  9. Protecting your Infrastructure
  10. Watching the Wire: Intrusion-Detection Systems
  11. Indicent Response and Forensics
  12. Developing Secure Internet Applications