"The Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Security" offers the MIS professional, network architect, administrator, or webmaster a set of guidelines for securing, auditing, and controlling networks running on Windows NT 4.0. A computer security plan that is well thought out, implemented, and monitored makes authorized use of network computers easy and unauthorized use or accidental damage difficult if not impossible. Issues are introduced and explained conceptually, then the reader is walked through tested procedures for establishing a secure installation. Includes 120-day evaluation copy Microsoft Internet Information Server on CD

Any organization, whether commercial, governmental or academic, which uses databases in material areas of its activities is vulnerable to their defective operation. Databases are required to be secure, well controlled and auditable in order to meet the business objectives of the application systems which use them as the data storage medium. This publication from the three BCS Specialist Groups for audit, security and database design was written to assist all individuals involved in achieving the above requirements. It treats all these three aspects from the viewpoint of practical experience, right from the initial choice of software. This continues through integration with other software, to control measures and audit procedures. The book also covers types of and integrity of databases, data dictionaries, and CASE tools. The volume provides a structured understanding of a complex topic; a reference manual to those designing applications using databases; and a guide to audit needs in a database envrironment. The readership includes database designers, security staff, auditors (internal and external), consultants and applications designers.

When it comes to computer security, the role of auditors today has never been more crucial. Auditors must ensure that all computers, in particular those dealing with e-business, are secure. The only source for information on the combined areas of computer audit, control, and security, the IT Audit, Control, and Security describes the types of internal controls, security, and integrity procedures that management must build into its automated systems. This very timely book provides auditors with the guidance they need to ensure that their systems are secure from both internal and external threats.