Essential Computer Security - New from Syngress Publishing

Syngress Publishing(r) Announces Publication of
"Essential Computer Security: Everyone's Guide to Email, Internet, 
and Wireless Security"

Book Written by Tony Bradley, About.com's Guide for Internet and 
Network Security

Contact: Amy Pedersen
781-681-5151 x12
amy@syngress.com

Rockland, MA December 13, 2006 - Syngress Publishing, Inc., today
announced the publication of Essential Computer Security (ISBN:
1597491144), by Tony Bradley, About.com's Guide for Internet and Network
Security, and edited by Harlan Carvey.

According to Douglas Schweitzer, security expert and author of Securing
the Network from Malicious Code, "Security is a process, not a product,
and computer security is everyone's responsibility. You wouldn't leave the
backdoor of your home or business open to intruders, and your computer
merits the same prudence. Even Dodge City had a Wyatt Earp to keep order
if things got out of hand. In the wild world of the Internet, there is no
sheriff. With Essential Computer Security you can act as your own deputy
by arming yourself with fundamental knowledge of the important aspects of
computer security."

BOOK DETAILS 
ISBN: 1597491144
PRICE: $29.95 U.S.
PAGE COUNT: 300 PP
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/1597491144/

INSIDE THE BOOK

Coverage includes:
* Basic Windows Security
* Passwords
* Viruses, Worms, and Other Malware
* Patching
* Perimeter Security
* E-mail Safety
* Web Surfing Privacy and Safety
* Wireless Network Security
* Spyware and Adware
* Glossary of Technology and Terminology

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tony Bradley, CISSP-ISSAP, is the Guide for the Internet/Network Security
site on About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. He has written
for a variety of other Web sites and publications including PC World,
SearchSecurity.com, WindowsNetworking.com, Smart Computing magazine, and
Information Security magazine. Currently a security architect and
consultant for a Fortune 100 company, Tony has driven security policies
and technologies for antivirus and incident response for Fortune 500
companies, worked as a network administrator, and provided technical
support for smaller companies. He is an MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems
Engineer) and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) in Windows
2000 and an MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows NT. 

He has on average over 600,000 page views per month and 25,000 subscribers
to his weekly newsletter. He created a 10-part Computer Security 101 Class
that has had thousands of participants since its creation and continues to
gain in popularity through word of mouth.

Harlan Carvey (CISSP) is a computer forensics engineer with ISS/IBM. He is
based out of the Northern Virginia area and provides emergency response
services to ISS clients. His background includes vulnerability assessments
and penetration testing, as well as incident response and computer
forensics for clients in the federal government and commercial sectors.
Harlan holds a BSEE degree from the Virginia Military Institute and an
MSEE degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. Harlan has presented at
Usenix, BlackHat, DefCon, and HTCIA conferences. In addition, he is a
prolific writer, and his articles have been published in journals and on
Web sites. He is the author of Windows Forensics and Incident Recovery.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Syngress Publishing (www.syngress.com), headquartered in Rockland,
Massachusetts, is an independent publisher of print and electronic
reference materials for Information Technology professionals seeking skill
enhancement and career advancement. Distributed throughout Europe, Asia,
and the U.S. and Canada, Syngress titles have been translated into twenty
languages. The Company's pioneering customer support program,
solutions@syngress.com, extends the value of every Syngress title with
regular information updates and customer-driven author forums. For more
information on Syngress products, contact Amy Pedersen at 781-681-5151 or
email amy@syngress.com. Syngress books are distributed in the United
States and Canada by O'Reilly Media, Inc.