Publisher's Synopsis
The importance of security to a computer installation cannot be over-emphasized. The preservation of computer data and systems is crucial for the survival of organizations as even partial loss of computer-based data can be catastrophic. This handbook provides a practical account of computer security.;With the great range of software products now available the risk of viruses entering computer systems has increased. The chapter on software control examines the issues surrounding this area. Network security is also one of the important topics covered. The handbook addresses the issue of control over networks and restricting access to authorized users as well as the problem of viruses affecting networks.;The legal aspects of security have developed considerably over the past two years. The handbook covers all the legal aspects and issues surrounding the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act. The handbook contains an important new chapter on managing security as good security policy including standards and procedures to work towards become increasingly important issues for companies to address.
