Poor Richard's Computer Security : Protect Your Business against Hacking, Fraud, and Other Cyber Crimes

Written in nontechnical language, this computer security guide will enable executives, managers, and business owners to communicate and work with IT professionals to protect their computer systems and information.

The mechanics of e-mail, Web sites, e-commerce, portable computing devices, and networks are explained and practical techniques and tools for protecting these systems are detailed.

The book describes the different types of viruses, the damage they can cause, and the virus protection tools that are most effective.

Methods of defending against Web site defacement, denial of service attacks, and e-business fraud are outlined in language that ensures that executives will be able to understand and implement them.

Strategies for stopping the security leaks that often go along with remote computing, mobile phones, and personal digital assistants are presented.

Explanations and evaluations of various data backup, encryption, and protection processes complete this well-balanced guide to ensuring privacy and protecting intellectual property.