Author McCullough, Jack Additional authorUnknown Publisher Wiley Publishing, Inc (Hoboken, NJ, 2004) Language(eng) English ISBN076457213X SeriesUnknown EditionUnknown SubjectSECURITY SYSTEMS; NoteAppendix: p. 233 - 248; Glossary: p. 249 - 256; AbstractAt last, a book dedicated to alleviating the fears that users may have about the security of their wireless home network. This no-nonsense guide is for wireless home networkers who want to protect their data from hackers, crackers, viruses, and worms. Written in non-technical language that's perfect for both novices and intermediate users, this book offers a brief introduction to wireless networking and identifies the most common internal and external pitfalls-and ways to avoid and correct them. * The ideal reference for computer users with a wireless network who need facts separated from fiction to learn what is necessary to protect their networks * Real-world examples help demystify viruses, worms, cryptography, and identity theft, while expert advice, cool techniques, and step-by-step instructions give readers the know-how they need to secure a WLAN and protect their privacy * Covers the latest computer security threats and countermeasures, addressing problems that older titles do not cover, particularly in the areas of virus protection

Number of pagesxix, 268 p. Dimension23 cm. Other descriptionill.