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Welcome to Auerbach Publications
For over 40 years the premier publisher for IT professionals.
We offer a wide range of publications — both print and electronic —
including the IT KnowledgeBase.
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Optical Wireless Communications: IR for Wireless Connectivity
Publication Date: April 4, 2008
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Providing an extensive and up-to-date review of system features for both indoor and outdoor use,
this book offers a comprehensive description of the technical challenges and limitations inherent in
this field. This book covers the principles of optical wireless communication systems and the fundamental operation of the
main components of a wireless infrared system. It presents examples of current applications as well as future trends and
addresses challenges faced in designing a wireless infrared system. Featuring a reader-friendly approach, this text also
includes figures, illustrations, graphs, charts, summaries, and appendices to facilitate understanding.
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Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition, Volume 2
Publication Date: March 6, 2008
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A compilation of the fundamental knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools require by all security
professionals, Information Security Handbook, Sixth Edition sets the standard on which all IT security programs and
certifications are based. Considered the gold-standard reference of Information Security, Volume 2 includes coverage of
new items added to the Common Body of Knowledge, the standard of knowledge required by IT security professionals worldwide. In
step with the lightening-quick, increasingly fast pace of change in the technology field, this book is updated annually,
keeping IT professionals updated and current in their field and on the job.
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Global Engineering Project Management
Publication date: April 8, 2008
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Engineering projects that cover multiple countries, politics, cultures, and different standards add additional challenges to the tasks of a project manager. This book aligns real-world experiences in international project management with practical project management principals. The book discusses all phases of an international project with real case examples. Written as a hands-on reference, it shows how to anticipate and prepare for upcoming challenges, covering everything from start-up planning and post-project evaluation, to concerns over supply management, cost containment, and intellectual property. Every chapter contains a checklist to remind managers of issues they must prepare for or oversee.
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Building an Effective Information Security Policy Architecture
Publication date: May 21, 2008
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Through the use of questionnaires, interviews, and assessments, Building an Effective Security Policy Architecture demonstrates how to evaluate an organization's culture and its ability to meet various security standards and requirements. The author then provides practical guidance for building, writing, and implementing policy architecture that is designed to specifically fit with that culture. Recognizing that the effectiveness of a policy is dependent on cooperation and compliance, the author also demonstrates how to communicate that policy and provides advice on how to gain support. Samples of effective policy architecture are included.
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21st Century Security and CPTED
Designing for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Crime Prevention
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Offering one important answer to current concerns with violence and terrorism, this is the only book to examine current trends in the developing field of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED). It includes contributions from the world’s top CPTED practitioners. Highly relevant to critical infrastructure protection, the book addresses application of CPTED to high-security environments, as well as public and private sector buildings. Facilitating understanding across fields, it explains the architecture process to security directors, while explaining the security design process to architects. It serves as a practical guide for architects, security directors, law enforcement, Homeland Security professionals, building and property managers, as well as criminal justice, architecture, and security students.
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Terrorist Recognition Handbook: A Practitioner's Manual for Predicting and Identifying Terrorist Activities, Second Edition
Publication date: April 8, 2008
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Written by a 20-year veteran of the U.S. intelligence community, this second edition reflects the latest geopolitical factors affecting global terrorist incidents and regional insurgencies. A new section includes an analysis of transformations within Al Qaeda, coverage of the modern insurgency, and new global and regional terrorist groups. Completely updated, the section on terrorist tactics reveals the latest trends and attack methods and includes a new chapter on previously unseen suicide bombings. This book is an invaluable training tool on how to identify an attack; how to mitigate damage from successful attacks; and how to recognize the various stages of developing terrorist plots.
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Read Chapter 2: Identifying the Terrorist Group and Its Cell
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Introduction to Mobile Communications: Technology, Services, Markets
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The traditionally separate Fixed, Mobile, and Internet sectors are now converging into a single sector with implications for both technology and business. With so much happening, and so many options available, it is increasingly essential for telecommunication professionals to have a clear view of where the industry is heading. This book provides a solid foundation on which to develop a modern view of telecommunications. It explores the core requirements of telecommunications, from markets to technology, primarily from the mobile standpoint. It examines how mobile communications is evolving to meet the changing needs of the customer, and how technology is changing to meet those needs.
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Information Security Management Handbook, Sixth Edition
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Since 1993, the Information Security Management Handbook has served not only as an everyday reference for information security practitioners but also as an important document for conducting the intense review necessary to prepare for the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) examination. Now completely revised and updated and in its sixth edition, the handbook maps to the ten domains of the Information Security Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) and provides a complete understanding of all the items in it. This is a "must have" book, both for preparing for the CISSP exam and as a comprehensive, up-to-date reference.
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New! Volume 2
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Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK
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Written as an authoritative reference, the Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CISSP® CBK® provides a better understanding of
the CISSP CBK. Endorsed by the (ISC)2, this valuable resource follows the newly revised CISSP CBK, providing reliable,
current, and thorough information. Moreover, the Official (ISC)2® Guide to the CISSP® CBK® helps information security
professionals gain awareness of the requirements of their profession and acquire knowledge validated by the CISSP
certification.
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Information Security Management Handbook on CD-ROM, 2007 Edition
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Containing the complete contents of every volume since 1998, the Information Security Management Handbook is now available on CD-ROM. You get a resource that is lightweight and portable, linked and searchable by keyword, organized under the CISSP CBK domains, and with exportable text or hard copy available at the click of a mouse. In addition, it provides an extra volume's worth of information that you will find nowhere else.
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NEW! PMP Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, Seventh Edition
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Increase your chances of passing the PMP® certification exam the first time! This rigorous study guide provides 40 multiple-choice practice questions in each of nine knowledge areas and the professional and social responsibilities domain and a composite 200-question practice test intended to simulate the PMP® exam. Many more questions are scenario-based, too. You’ll also get fully referenced answers keyed to the five project management process groups, a complete bibliography, and a study matrix to help you key in on specific areas that require further study.
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Publish with Us
If you've written white papers, conducted professional seminars, or solved important real-world problems, you can
probably write a book or contribute to one of the Auerbach journals. It's not as difficult as you think to establish solid
credential and advance your career. We invite
you to submit a proposal for a book.
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Information Security Today
Online Book Catalog
Look in our catalog to find out how Auerbach can meet your information needs with books on systems development, database,
networking and communications, security, and more. To search for a book, click here.
Hacker Halted USA 2008
May 28 to June 4, 2008 in Myrtle Beach
Hosted by
EC-Council, Hacker Halted USA 2008 features some of the top speakers in the world, and will
raise international awareness towards increased education and ethics in Information Security. Delegates who register for Hacker Halted USA
will also be able to attend the Techno Security Conference at no additional cost. Go to
http://www.eccouncil.org/hhusa for a complete agenda and to register online!
Black Hat USA
August 2 to 7, 2008 in Las Vegas
Attend Black Hat USA, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 briefings
presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations. Visit product displays by 30 top
sponsors in a relaxed setting. For complete information, www.blackhat.com.
Project Management Library
Got a question about project management? You'll find the answers you need in the Auerbach Project Management Library.
The Conference on Preventing Data Leakage
June 17-18, 2008 in Washington, DC
Pre-Conference Workshops: June 16
Summit on Insider Threats: June 19
In two intensive days, The Conference on Preventing Data Leakage will deliver the strategies, tools and techniques you
need to reduce the threat of data spilling out of your organization and onto the front-page. For more information,
visit www.misti.com/dataleakage.
Guided Insights
Guided Insights accelerates end-user adoption of new applications by identifying areas of resistance and targeting key influencers with timely, credible promotional and training programs. Helping IT project teams collaborate virtually across boundaries is a special area of focus.
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