Network Security Auditing

Network Security Auditing

Author: Chris Jackson

Publisher: Cisco Press

Published: 2010-06-02

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1587059428

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This complete new guide to auditing network security is an indispensable resource for security, network, and IT professionals, and for the consultants and technology partners who serve them. Cisco network security expert Chris Jackson begins with a thorough overview of the auditing process, including coverage of the latest regulations, compliance issues, and industry best practices. The author then demonstrates how to segment security architectures into domains and measure security effectiveness through a comprehensive systems approach. Network Security Auditing thoroughly covers the use of both commercial and open source tools to assist in auditing and validating security policy assumptions. The book also introduces leading IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO 17799/27001, explaining their values, usages, and effective integrations with Cisco security products.


MCSA Windows Server 2012 Complete Study Guide

MCSA Windows Server 2012 Complete Study Guide

Author: William Panek

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-06-10

Total Pages: 986

ISBN-13: 1118754867

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Prepare for the MCSA Windows Server 2012 exams with this Sybex study guide Microsoft's new version of the MCSA certification for Windows Server 2012 requires passing three exams. This value-priced study guide includes more than 1,000 pages of quality exam-prep content, covering 100 percent of the objective domains of all three exams (as well as the Upgrade exam, 70-417). Also includes more than 500 practice questions. You also have access to three bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and videos showing how to perform the more difficult tasks. Both first-time MCSA candidates and those wishing to upgrade from Server 2008 certification will benefit from this complete test-prep guide. Provides a comprehensive study guide for all three MCSA Windows Server 2012 exams: 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412, as well as the Upgrade exam: 70-417 Covers installing and configuring Windows Server 2012; deploying and configuring DNS service; administering Active Directory; creating and managing Group Policy Objects; and configuring server roles and features, Hyper-V, and core networking services Explains basic networking concepts, DHCP, deploying and maintaining servers, configuring a network policy server infrastructure and high availability in Windows Server 2012, and much more Features real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and over an hour of video demonstrations Covers all exam objectives MCSA Windows Server 2012 Complete Study Guide arms you with all the information you must master to achieve MCSA certification on Windows Server 2012.


CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

Author: David L. Cannon

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2006-05-08

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 0782144381

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Demand for qualified and certified information systems (IS) auditors has increased dramatically since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Now you can prepare for CISA certification, the one certification designed specifically for IS auditors, and improve your job skills with this valuable book. Not only will you get the valuable preparation you need for the CISA exam, youll also find practical information to prepare you for the real world. This invaluable guide contains:Authoritative coverage of all CISA exam objectives, including: The IS Audit Process. IT Governance. Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management. IT Service Delivery and Support. Protection of Information Assets. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Practical information that will prepare you for the real world such as: Secrets of successful auditing. Government regulations at a glance. Incident handling checklist. Scenarios providing insight into professional audit systems and controls. Additional exam and career preparation tools such as: Challenging chapter review questions. A glossary of terms. Tips on preparing for exam day. Information on related certifications. A free CD-ROM with: Advanced testing software with challenging chapter review questions plus bonus practice exams so you can test your knowledge. Flashcards that run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.


MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide

MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide

Author: William Panek

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-12-09

Total Pages: 1272

ISBN-13: 1118859901

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Prepare for the MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Exams Microsoft's new version of the MCSA certification for Windows Server 2012 R2 requires passing three exams (or one Upgrade exam if you have your MCSA or MCITP in Windows Server 2008). This value-priced study guide includes more than 1,000 pages of quality exam-prep content, covering 100% of the objective domains of all three exams (as well as the Upgrade exam, 70-417). In addition, you get access to an interactive practice test environment with more than 500 questions, electronic flashcards, and videos showing how to perform the more difficult tasks. Both first-time MCSA candidates and those wishing to upgrade from Server 2008 certification will benefit from this complete test-prep guide. Completely updated to cover the Windows Server 2012 R2 Exams Provides a comprehensive study guide for all three MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 exams: 70-410, 70-411, and 70-412, as well as the Upgrade exam: 70-417 Covers installing and configuring Windows Server 2012; deploying and configuring DNS service; administering Active Directory; creating and managing Group Policy Objects; and configuring server roles and features, Hyper-V, and core networking services Explains basic networking concepts, DHCP, deploying and maintaining servers, configuring a network policy server infrastructure and high availability in Windows Server 2012, and much more Features real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, practice exam questions, electronic flashcards, and over an hour of video demonstrations Covers all exam objectives MCSA Windows Server 2012 R2 Complete Study Guide arms you with all the information you must master to achieve MCSA certification on Windows Server 2012 R2.


The Ultimate Windows 2000 System Administrator's Guide

The Ultimate Windows 2000 System Administrator's Guide

Author: G. Robert Williams

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 940

ISBN-13:

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Beginning with a detailed overview of Windows 2000 concepts, this real-world guide covers every day-to-day administration task: users, group policies, security, backup, and more. Also included is a handy quick-reference guide covering the most important commands in both the core operating system and the Windows 2000 Resource Kit toolset.


CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

Author: Hemang Doshi

Publisher: Packt Publishing Ltd

Published: 2020-08-21

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 183898531X

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This CISA study guide is for those interested in achieving CISA certification and provides complete coverage of ISACA's latest CISA Review Manual (2019) with practical examples and over 850 exam-oriented practice questions Key Features Book DescriptionAre you looking to prepare for the CISA exam and understand the roles and responsibilities of an information systems (IS) auditor? The CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide is here to help you get started with CISA exam prep. This book covers all the five CISA domains in detail to help you pass the exam. You’ll start by getting up and running with the practical aspects of an information systems audit. The book then shows you how to govern and manage IT, before getting you up to speed with acquiring information systems. As you progress, you’ll gain knowledge of information systems operations and understand how to maintain business resilience, which will help you tackle various real-world business problems. Finally, you’ll be able to assist your organization in effectively protecting and controlling information systems with IT audit standards. By the end of this CISA book, you'll not only have covered the essential concepts and techniques you need to know to pass the CISA certification exam but also have the ability to apply them in the real world.What you will learn Understand the information systems auditing process Get to grips with IT governance and management Gain knowledge of information systems acquisition Assist your organization in protecting and controlling information systems with IT audit standards Understand information systems operations and how to ensure business resilience Evaluate your organization’s security policies, standards, and procedures to meet its objectives Who this book is for This CISA exam study guide is designed for those with a non-technical background who are interested in achieving CISA certification and are currently employed or looking to gain employment in IT audit and security management positions.


Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing

Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing

Author: Richard E. Cascarino

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2007-06-15

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13: 0470127031

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Praise for Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing "Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing is the most comprehensive book about auditing that I have ever seen. There is something in this book for everyone. New auditors will find this book to be their bible-reading it will enable them to learn what the role of auditors really is and will convey to them what they must know, understand, and look for when performing audits. For experiencedauditors, this book will serve as a reality check to determine whether they are examining the right issues and whether they are being sufficiently comprehensive in their focus. Richard Cascarino has done a superb job." —E. Eugene Schultz, PhD, CISSP, CISM Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, High Tower Software A step-by-step guide tosuccessful implementation and control of information systems More and more, auditors are being called upon to assess the risks and evaluate the controls over computer information systems in all types of organizations. However, many auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments. As networks and enterprise resource planning systems bring resources together, and as increasing privacy violations threaten more organization, information systems integrity becomes more important than ever. With a complimentary student'sversion of the IDEA Data Analysis Software CD, Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing empowers auditors to effectively gauge the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems controls.


Unix System Administration Guide

Unix System Administration Guide

Author: Levi Reiss

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 686

ISBN-13:

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A hands-on book with UNIX theory and ready-to-type-and-execute procedures in a single, comprehensive source. The authors take you quickly through the UNIX basics, and include numerous UNIX scripts which you can run on either UNIX System V or BSD UNIX. The guide is full of practical tips and advanced techniques that every administrator can use to advantage.