Philip Alexander is the Director of Security Operations for a fraud-management company. Alexander holds technical as well as security certifications (CISSP, ISSMP, MCSE, MCT) and has been working in the computer field since the 1980s in both the public and private sectors. He is the author Information Security: A Manager's Guide to Thwarting Data Thieves and Hackers (Praeger Security International, 2007).

"Alexander, the director of security operations for a fraud management company, has written this guide to computer network security for small businesses and individuals who need to protect electronic assets and maintain privacy. The author uses layman’s terms to discuss effective strategies for securing networks, managing personal and customer data, gaining remote access securely, avoiding ID theft, protecting cell phones and PDAs and discouraging scammers and hackers. Additional tips are provided choosing the right protection software, increasing computer productivity and solving basic computer problems." - Reference & Research Book News

• Preface Acknowledgments 1. Job #1: Secure Your Network 2. Solve Problems While Neutralizing Nosy Tech Support 3. Know Where Personal and Customer Data Goes 4. Gain Remote Access Securely 5. Keep Hackers and Snoops Out of Your Wireless World 6. Laugh Off Scammers 7. Employ Helpful Software and Safety Tools 8. Protect Your Cell Phones and PDAs 9. Avoid Theft and Loss of Hardware 10. Combat ID Theft 11. Protecting Children Appendix A: Online Back-up Services Appendix B: Services to Help Keep Children Safer Online Appendix C: Tips and Tricks Glossary

Philip Alexander is the Director of Security Operations for a fraud-management company. Alexander holds technical as well as security certifications (CISSP, ISSMP, MCSE, MCT) and has been working in the computer field since the 1980s in both the public and private sectors. He is the author Information Security: A Manager's Guide to Thwarting Data Thieves and Hackers (Praeger Security International, 2007).

"Alexander, the director of security operations for a fraud management company, has written this guide to computer network security for small businesses and individuals who need to protect electronic assets and maintain privacy. The author uses layman’s terms to discuss effective strategies for securing networks, managing personal and customer data, gaining remote access securely, avoiding ID theft, protecting cell phones and PDAs and discouraging scammers and hackers. Additional tips are provided choosing the right protection software, increasing computer productivity and solving basic computer problems." - Reference & Research Book News

• Preface Acknowledgments 1. Job #1: Secure Your Network 2. Solve Problems While Neutralizing Nosy Tech Support 3. Know Where Personal and Customer Data Goes 4. Gain Remote Access Securely 5. Keep Hackers and Snoops Out of Your Wireless World 6. Laugh Off Scammers 7. Employ Helpful Software and Safety Tools 8. Protect Your Cell Phones and PDAs 9. Avoid Theft and Loss of Hardware 10. Combat ID Theft 11. Protecting Children Appendix A: Online Back-up Services Appendix B: Services to Help Keep Children Safer Online Appendix C: Tips and Tricks Glossary