Defeating the Hacker: A non-technical guide to computer security

by Robert Schifreen

The current struggle between IT security and computer hackers is reaching crisis point. Corporate dependency on computers and the Internet as well as the rapid spread of broadband into more households has resulted in a feeding ground for hackers around the world. Estimated damage costs are now making their way into the billions. The need for some good advice is long overdue. Robert Schifreen, a self-confessed ex-hacker, made history in 1985 when he became the first person in the world to face a jury trial in connection with computer hacking. His subsequent acquittal in the High Court led to a change in UK Law and the introduction of the Computer Misuse Act 1990. His 20 years experience in IT security now lends itself to global radio and TV broadcasts, as well as appearances at conferences and lectures around the world. Keeping your company’s computers free from hackers, viruses, spammers, phishing attacks, social engineers and all the other things that can result in loss of data is a difficult job. Defeating the Hacker is a book about how to protect your computer systems becoming another victim of the hacker. It’s an instant primer into all the things that can go wrong, with advice on how to stop it happening or, if it’s too late, how to fix the damage. Defeating the Hacker allows the reader to learn how to protect their computer systems with advice from someone who knows how to break into them.

Genres: Hackers

398 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Adrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent reference guide for anybody how wants to know
how to keep their computers safe from hackers and the many
types of malware/viruses that we could encounter on our
Pc's,tablets,laptops or smartphones.

Robert Schifreen (ex hacker) gives clear explanations on
how to keep our computers safe from the many types of hackers
out there.

only one thing I will say is that you read the updated version
(I read the 2008 version) as it will contain updated information
in regards to the many new types of Malware and Viruses that you
could encounter by using any type of computer.