Providing the means for plugging into the Internet and determining the level of security appropriate for any small business, a guide to the basic hazards lurking online also contains a complete listing of resources for additional security information. Original. (Beginner).

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The book discussed warnings by cyber rights advocates about the threat of Big Brother government and corporations.

Best Introduction book on the topic.Mar 03, 2000
By Della Sanchez
This book is easy to read, filled with interesting background, and filled with helpful diagrams.

I read it two times. The first to get a grasp of the rather complex technologies. The second, to get an appreciation for the culture surrounding hackers, viruses, and the industry that seeks to stop them.

It helped me get a promotion, and I'm not computer literate. Two thumbs up!

Della Sanchez

Excellent Primer on EncryptionJan 27, 2000
By George Burton
Excellent Primer on Encryption, also digital signatures.

Easy to read, with lots of charts and illustrations.

The information on PGP was particularly helpfull.

Easy Reading, Scary InformationOct 23, 1999

You must be prepared to be disillusioned, because the incredible number of threats identified in this book are vast; from viruses, to hackers to Big Brother, etc.

What the book does well, is provide the basic definitions of the technologies employed to both violate us and protect us. It was entertaining, considering the subject matter affects all of our online privacy and security.

I rate it highly for my students.

Olive Dean Teacher, Atlanta

Interesting Discussion on Privacy and SecurityOct 22, 1999

Interesting Discussion on Privacy and Security

I liked the following: the book raises points of great interest to business, since secrets could not be protected if corrupt companies and governments captured them, and sold them to the highest bidder.

The book also provides information about employee rights with respect to e-mail on the job. It also talked about how a software company was penalized when they damaged an installation that was late on its bill.

The book also gives a short history of PGP, the encyrption program that helped educate everybody.

Good book for those who want a nice overview of electronic security threats and security technology.

It is very easy to read, written by somebody who seems to have a great deal of experience and understanding of the big picture. It reminded me of a book entitled, "Information Warfare" (can't remember author).

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