Foundations of Information Security

“This book is an excellent starting point for future security professionals but also network and system administrators.”—Help Net Security“A thorough overview for many different areas within security. The author explains what and more importantly why, then illustrates each concept with concrete, realistic examples. Definitely a great addition to any security engineer’s library, but also less technical people who want to learn more about common topics like defense in depth.”—Seth Foley“If you’re new to info security or are looking to refresh your knowledge, then this is an ideal book. It’s easy to read and makes the information fun to consume.”—HaXez, Blogger and YouTuber

Dr. Jason Andress is a seasoned security professional, security researcher, and technophile. He has been writing on security topics for over a decade, covering data security, network security, hardware security, penetration testing, and digital forensics, among others.