 | | Cool Flash Drives: The Latest ReleasesDid you know that there are flash drives available right now that are bullet proof, water proof, impact resistant, or even the size of a credit card? Do you frequently carry a pocket knife or pen? What if your pocket knife or pen had a usb flash drive built into it?
Many people just purchase any flash drive because of an immediate need. The difference between a flash drive and a cool flash drive is in its additional features.
SanDisk 1 GB Cruzer Profile Biometric USB Flash Drive (SDCZ5-1024, Retail Package)
For those who are big on security, this is one of the best tools to use for safekeeping information. This cool flash drive doesn't only hold information, but it also contains a thumb print reader built into it. You can use this device to keep your billing information safe as well. Today nearly a third of the population pays some bills online; likewise, identity theft is at an all time high. Besides not saving your passwords on your internet browser, you can also keep your billing statements safe on this biometrics flash drive.
Dane-Elec 1GB Dog Tag External Hard Drive - Black
This particular flash drive is unique because it can be worn as well as personalized. For some, this is an important feature especially for those who are very rough on electronics. Usually, a standard flash drive will not hold up very well throughout regular wear and tear. For these reasons, Dane-Elec's Dog Tag Flash Drive is an excellent gift for the average dad or even a coworker.
Victorinox SwissBeat MP3 Player 1 GB
Most people who work hard for a living need at least a little pick-me-up throughout the course of their day. What better than to have loads of music to help speed up the dead moments in the day. With this cool flash drive you not only get a device that holds information, but also an mp3 player and a pocket knife. The pocket knife is most likely the main feature of this customized flash drive, but regardless of your daily habits, this is a great addition to your own gadgets.
eXpansys Memory Walletex 1GB Credit Card Flash Drive
If you already carry quite a bit of gadgets and extra equipment throughout your normal day, you may wish to consider this particular flash drive. It's slim and fits into standard credit card slots within most wallets and purses. This is also a great business oriented gift as well as a great tool. Just getting into the habit of keeping your information in your wallet can also help you avoid forgetting to bring important data. |
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| Information Security: Principles and Practice (Hardcover)
by Mark Stamp |  | As businesses and consumers become more dependent on complex multinational information systems, the need to understand and devise sound information security systems has never been greater. This title takes a practical approach to information security by focusing on real-world examples. While not sidestepping the theory, the emphasis is on developing the skills and knowledge that security and information technology students and professionals need to face their challenges.
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience (October 28, 2005)
Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 1 inches
Paperback: 416 pages | About the Book:
The book is organized around four major themes:- Cryptography: classic cryptosystems, symmetric key cryptography, public key cryptography, hash functions, random numbers, information hiding, and cryptanalysis
- Access control: authentication and authorization, password-based security, ACLs and capabilities, multilevel and multilateral security, covert channels and inference control, BLP and Biba's models, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Protocols: simple authentication protocols, session keys, perfect forward secrecy, timestamps, SSL, IPSec, Kerberos, and GSM
- Software: flaws and malware, buffer overflows, viruses and worms, software reverse engineering, digital rights management, secure software development, and operating systems security
Additional features include numerous figures and tables to illustrate and clarify complex topics, as well as problems-ranging from basic to challenging-to help readers apply their newly developed skills. A solutions manual and a set of classroom-tested PowerPoint(r) slides will assist instructors in their course development. Students and professors in information technology, computer science, and engineering, and professionals working in the field will find this reference most useful to solve their information security issues.
An Instructor's Manual presenting detailed solutions to all the problems in the book is available from the Wiley editorial department. | About the Author:
MARK STAMP, PHD, is Professor of Computer Science, San Jose State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate-level information security courses. In addition to his experience gained in private industry and academia, Dr. Stamp has seven years' experience working as a cryptanalyst at the U.S. National Security Agency. | Book Reviews:
"Information Security: Principles and Practice presents information security concepts and practices insightfully in an easily comprehensible style. Although primarily intended as a college course resource, this book will appeal also to many security professionals. Highly recommended." (CHOICE, April 2006)
"The book is well suited for beginners, and contains enough introductory material on a variety of topics." (Computing Reviews.com, January 9, 2006) |
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