The Official Internet World Internet Security Handbook Book

THE BENEFITS OF getting your organization on the Internet are too great for security concerns to stand in the way. However, the risks of compromising the confidentiality of documents, having trade secrets or business plans stolen, or even having your internal network brought to its knees by a computer virus are too great to ignore. That's why you can't afford not to read Internet World Internet Security Handbook, the authoritative guide for decision-makers throughout your organization. From finance to marketing, manufacturing to information systems, every department needs to be able to make intelligent choices regarding everything from firewalls to encryption. Expert William Stallings reveals here the practical, cutting-edge information you need to make those choices.

This book is perfect for anyone interested in Internet security. Inside readers will get a brief history of Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and other encryption software distributed free on the Internet. Also included is a thorough discussion of security risks and the initiatives that are underway to make business transactions a reality.