Security in Computing: United States Edition - Hardcover

Pfleeger, Charles P.

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9780133374865: Security in Computing: United States Edition

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ISBN 10: 0133374866 ISBN 13: 9780133374865

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

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Appropriate for courses in Computer Security.

This sweeping revision of the classic computer security book provides an overview of all types of computer security from centralized systems to distributed networks. The Second Edition has been updated to make the most current information in the field available and accessible to today's professionals.

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Every day, more and more critical information is created, transmitted, and archived by computers. This ever-growing reliance on technology has made computer security a higher priority than ever before, yet the pace of computer development has far outstripped the improvements in computer security. Today's computer professionals need a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of security in computing.

Security in Computing is the most complete and up-to-date college textbook now available. Enlivened by actual case studies and supported by more than 175 exercises, the book covers:

Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other forms of malicious code
Firewalls and the protection of networked systems
E-mail privacy, including PEM, PGP, key management, and certificates
Key escrow―both as a technology and in the “Clipper” program
Evaluation of trusted systems, including the Common Criteria, the ITSEC, and the Orange Book
Standards for program development and quality, including ISO9000 and SEI CMM
Administering secure installations of PCs, UNIX�, and networked environments
Ethical and legal issues in computing

A modular, layered structure makes Security in Computing ideal for classroom use as well as a reference for professionals. Once the basic tools have been covered, the remaining chapters can be studied in any order, and to any depth desired.

Since the publication of the first edition in 1989, the number of threats to secure computing have increased, but so have the available countermeasures. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect teaching experiences with the first edition and to incorporate all the latest information on computer security.

About the Author:

Charles P. Pfleeger is an independent information security consultant and principal of the Pfleeger Consulting Group. He specializes in threat/vulnerability analysis, system design review, certification preparation, expert witness testimony, and training.

Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, a senior information scientist at the RAND Corporation, has written ten books on software engineering, measurement, and quality, including Software Engineering: Theory and Practice, Third Edition (Prentice Hall, 2006). She was named one of the world's top software engineering researchers by the Journal of Systems and Software.

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