Understanding IT-Security Administration

Understanding IT Security Administration is a comprehensive textbook intended for all those who aspire to understand the language, processes, and tools used in IT security. It is aimed at anyone who wants to know what is involved in creating secure IT environments and develop the basic knowledge and skills necessary to implement IT security in their organisation. The book is primarily intended for professionals who seek to lay the foundations of a seccessful IT security career, but should also be useful for professionals whose work involves regular communication about IT security, or with IT security professionals. The book shows how systems, software, and networks function and can be secured. It describes what weaknesses can be found in those domains and how those weaknesses can be mitigated. It also explains how cryptography can be used to support security. Finally, the book outlines how attackers go about their business and how defenders can stop them from being successful. The book was specifically designed to prepare candidates for the SECO-Institute's IT Security Foundation exam, but it is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning what is important in IT security without having to master all the technology involved.