Table of Contents

Foreword xxi


Introduction xxv


Assessment Test l viii


Chapter 1 Cryptographic Tools and Techniques 1


Chapter 2 Comprehensive Security Solutions 45


Chapter 3 Securing Virtualized, Distributed, and Shared Computing 93


Chapter 4 Host Security 133


Chapter 5 Application Security and Penetration Testing 177


Chapter 6 Risk Management 229


Chapter 7 Policies, Procedures, and Incident Response 273


Chapter 8 Security Research and Analysis 313


Chapter 9 Enterprise Security Integration 363


Chapter 10 Security Controls for Communication and Collaboration 401


Appendix A CASP Lab Manual 451


Appendix B Answers to Review Questions 509


Appendix C About the Additional Study Tools 523


Index 527

About the Author

Michael Gregg has over 20 years of IT experience, and is the COO of IT security firm Superior Solutions, Inc. He s an expert on security, networking, and Internet technologies, and has written over 15 books focusing on IT security. He holds two associate s degrees, a bachelor s degree, a master s degree, and the following certifications: CASP, CISSP, SSCP, CISA, CISM, MCSE, MCT, CTT+, A+, Network+, Security+, CNA, CCNA, CCE, CEH, and CHFI.