Cloud Computing: Security Compliance and Governance
The technical awareness of the legal system with regards to cloud technologies is increasing. The courts are beginning to take a useful, pragmatic and well balanced approach to evaluating the fairness and effectiveness of service provider T&C’s in meeting customer information security requirements and obligations. The concept of what is reasonable is central to this [...]
Security in Computing, 4th Edition
The New State-of-the-Art in Information Security: Now Covers the Economics of Cyber Security and the Intersection of Privacy and Information Security For years, IT and security professionals and students have turned to Security in Computing as the definitive guide to information about computer security attacks and countermeasures. In their new fourth edition, Charles P. Pfleeger [...]
‘Father of computing’ says we’re vulnerable to
A natural disaster such as a storm or flood can cut off power to millions of people for a few days, but Gotlieb is concerned that an on computerized systems could have an even greater impact. “What about a cutting off power from one …
Peer to Peer Computing: The Evolution of a Disruptive Technology
Product DescriptionPeer to Peer Computing: The Evolution of Disruptive Technology takes a holistic approach to the affects P2P Computing has on a number a disciplines. Some of those areas covered within this book include grid computing, web services, bio-informatics, security, finance and economics, collaboration, and legal issues. Unique in its approach, Peer to Peer Computing [...]
Secured Computing: A SSCP Study Guide
Product DescriptionThe Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP) designation is one of the most respected certifications an IT professional can obtain during their career. It demonstrates the ability to understand a broad range of security concerns in many areas of the security profession. This is the ultimate guide for the Systems Security Certified Professional (SSCP) Exam. [...]
Above the Clouds: Managing Risk in the World of Cloud Computing
Product DescriptionInterested in ways to make your business more efficient? Then Cloud Computing may be just what you have been looking for. Cloud Computing can enable you to drive down the costs of your IT function and gives you the ability to focus on your core business, whilst saving energy. The concept of shifting computing [...]
Trusted Computing Platforms: TCPA Technology in Context
Product DescriptionThe TCPA 1.0 specification finally makes it possible to build low-cost computing platforms on a rock-solid foundation of trust. In Trusted Computing Platforms, leaders of the TCPA initiative place it in context, offering essential guidance for every systems developer and decision-maker. They explain what trusted computing platforms are, how they work, what applications they [...]
Cloud Security: A Comprehensive Guide to Secure Cloud Computing
Product DescriptionWell-known security experts decipher the most challenging aspect of cloud computing-securityCloud computing allows for both large and small organizations to have the opportunity to use Internet-based services so that they can reduce start-up costs, lower capital expenditures, use services on a pay-as-you-use basis, access applications only as needed, and quickly reduce or increase capacities. [...]
Trust and Security in Collaborative Computing
Product DescriptionComputer networks are compromised by various unpredictable factors, such as hackers, viruses, spam, faults, and system failures, hindering the full utilization of computer systems for collaborative computing one of the objectives for the next generation of the Internet. It includes the functions of data communication, resource sharing, group cooperation, and task allocation. One popular [...]
Will the Attack on the IMF Compromise Cloud Computing? – Yahoo Finance
The hackers carried out the attack using a method known as “spear phishing”, where an individual is tricked into opening a phony email link carrying a virus. The infiltration had utilized sophisticated code designed specifically to attack the IMF.
