
Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Global Edition
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For courses in computer/network securityComputer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. The need for education in computer security and related topics continues to grow at a dramatic rate-and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Written for both an academic and professional audience, the 4th Edition continues to set the standard for computer security with a balanced presentation of principles and practice. The new edition captures the most up-to-date innovations and improvements while maintaining broad and comprehensive coverage of the entire field. The extensive offering of projects provides students with hands-on experience to reinforce concepts from the text. The range of supplemental online resources for instructors provides additional teaching support for this fast-moving subject.
The new edition covers all security topics considered Core in the ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curricula 2013, as well as subject areas for CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. This textbook can be used to prep for CISSP Certification and is often referred to as the 'gold standard' when it comes to information security certification. The text provides in-depth coverage of Computer Security, Technology and Principles, Software Security, Management Issues, Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet Security and more.
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Content
- Chapter 1 Overview
- PART ONE COMPUTER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AND PRINCIPLES
- Chapter 2 Cryptographic Tools
- Chapter 3 User Authentication
- Chapter 4 Access Control
- Chapter 5 Database and Data Center Security
- Chapter 6 Malicious Software
- Chapter 7 Denial-of-Service Attacks
- Chapter 8 Intrusion Detection
- Chapter 9 Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
- PART TWO SOFTWARE SECURITY AND TRUSTED SYSTEMS
- Chapter 10 Buffer Overflow
- Chapter 11 Software Security
- Chapter 12 Operating System Security
- Chapter 13 Cloud and IoT Security
- PART THREE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
- Chapter 14 IT Security Management and Risk Assessment
- Chapter 15 IT Security Controls, Plans and Procedures
- Chapter 16 Physical and Infrastructure Security
- Chapter 17 Human Resources Security
- Chapter 18 Security Auditing
- Chapter 19 Legal and Ethical Aspects
- Appendix 19A: Information Privacy Standard of Good Practice
- PART FOUR CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS
- Chapter 20 Symmetric Encryption and Message Confidentiality
- Chapter 21 Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication
- PART FIVE NETWORK SECURITY
- Chapter 22 Internet Security Protocols and Standards
- Chapter 23 Internet Authentication Applications
- Chapter 24 Wireless Network Security
- APPENDICES
- ONLINE CHAPTERS AND APPENDICES
- Chapter 25 Linux Security
- Chapter 26 Windows and Windows Vista Security
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