By Dr. Eric Cole, Michael Nordfelt, Sandra Ring, and Ted Fair
HIGHLIGHT
Have you ever wondered about that friend your spouse e-mails, or who they spend hours chatting online with? Are you curious about what your children are doing online, who they meet, and what they talk about? Do you worry about them finding drugs and other illegal items online, and wonder what they look at? This book offers the opportunity for you to learn how to monitor and analyze your family's online behavior. |
Discover Your Family's Secret Online Identities
Date: Feb 2005
Pages: 464 (est.)
User level: All
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Why Spy? |
DESCRIPTION
This book shows everyday computer users how to become cyber-sleuths. It takes readers through the many different issues involved in spying on someone online. It begins with an explanation of reasons and ethics, covers the psychology of spying, describes computer and network basics, and takes readers step-by-step through many common online activities, and shows what can be done to compromise them. The book's final section describes personal privacy and counter-spy techniques. By teaching by both theory and example this book empowers readers to take charge of their computers and feel confident they can be aware of the different online activities their families engage in.
KEY
SELLING POINTS
- Expert authors have worked at Fortune 500 companies, NASA, CIA, NSA and all reside now at Sytex, one of the largest government providers of IT services.
- Targets an area that is not addressed by other books: black hat techniques for computer security at the personal computer level.
- Targets a wide audience: personal computer users, specifically those interested in the online activities of their families.
MARKET
INFORMATION
The market for this book consists of average computer users who use the Internet for traditional everyday activities such as chat, web and e-mail. The technologies involved are PCs and laptops running Microsoft Windows. In 2002 Microsoft Windows had a 93.8% share of the home user market. This means the book should be accessible and deal with technology familiar with most home computer users.
ABOUT
THE AUTHOR
Dr. Eric Cole is a highly sought after network security consultant and speaker. He has consulted for international banks, Fortune 500 companies and provided advice to Venture Capitalist Firms on what startups should be funded. He has in-depth knowledge of network security and has come up with creative ways to secure clients assets. He is author of several books including Hackers Beware and Hiding in Plain Sight. Dr. Cole holds several patents and has written numerous magazine and journal articles. Eric worked for the CIA for over 7 years and has created several successful network security practices. Eric is a member of the HoneyNet project and the CVE Editorial board; both are invited positions. Eric presents at a variety of conferences including SANS where he helped created several of the courses. Eric has been interviewed by CBS news, 60 minutes and CNN. He is currently director of research and the chief scientist for The Sytex Group.
Mike Nordfelt is a Senior Computer Security Analyst for the Advanced Technology Research Group of TSGI implementing next generation operating system security tools for its clients. Previously he has spent time at the Central Intelligence Agency researching computer security methods and applications. His work has brought him in contact with many different organizations both government and commercial from around the world. His specialty has been on operating systems, their use and deployment in networked environments, and all related vulnerabilities. He uses this knowledge to study, secure, and exploit computers, not just from a programmatic but also a human interaction perspective. He has a degree in computer engineering from Texas A&M University and a Masters in computer science from Virginia Tech.
Sandy Ring is the Deputy Directory for Research at the TSGI Advanced Technology Research Center. She guides a team of professionals on the cutting edge of computer and network security. Prior to this she worked for the CIA, operated closely with the NSA, and conducted research at the NASA Langley Research Center. She has received many prestigious awards throughout her career including a Service Medal from the CIA and the Studeman Award for Telecommunications Excellence. Sandy's publications range in topic from artificial intelligence to network security.
Ted Fair is a Senior Computer Security Engineer for the Operations Divisions of the Advanced Technology Research Center, TSGI. Previously Ted has worked as a software developer and computer systems expert for the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. Ted has a degree from James Madison University and a Masters in Telecommunications from The George Washington University. Ted focuses on bringing his telecommunications and network expertise to bear on real world problems. Utilizing his unique experiences has enabled him to gain an intimate knowledge of networks, architectures, and protocols that drive today's world. Ted is active in researching many aspects of computer and network security but specializes in the challenges of the telecommunications sector.
TECHNOLOGY
BACKGROUND
The technology involved covers two general areas. First it covers computer and Internet fundamentals such as standard hardware, standard software (Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and AOL Instant Messenger) and the different things they can be used for. The book gives technical, but easy-to-understand descriptions of each, and how they work. This software, along with traditional PC hardware is found in about 93% of all homes. The second area of technology covered is the spy software that will be available from a web site. This software will be open source or freeware, so available to all readers, and enable the "spying" aspect of the book.
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