Guide to Computer Network Security (Computer Communications and Networks) - Hardcover

Kizza, Joseph Migga

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1447145429 ISBN 13: 9781447145424

Publisher: Springer London Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide exposes the security risks and vulnerabilities of computer networks and networked devices, offering advice on developing improved algorithms and best practices for enhancing system security. Fully revised and updated, this new edition embraces a broader view of computer networks that encompasses agile mobile systems and social networks. Features: provides supporting material for lecturers and students, including an instructor's manual, slides, solutions, and laboratory materials; includes both quick and more thought-provoking exercises at the end of each chapter; devotes an entire chapter to laboratory exercises; discusses flaws and vulnerabilities in computer network infrastructures and protocols; proposes practical and efficient solutions to security issues; explores the role of legislation, regulation, and law enforcement in maintaining computer and computer network security; examines the impact of developments in virtualization, cloud computing, and mobile systems.

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Product Description

Guide to Computer Network Security This book explores security risks and vulnerabilities of computer networks and networked devices, offering improved algorithms and best practices for enhancing system security. This revised, updated edition encompasses agile mobile systems and social networks. Full description

Review

From the reviews of the second edition:

“The book is an exhaustive survey on computer network security. It presents theoretical, practical problems and applications related to cyberspace security in general and computer network security in particular. ... this is a very well designed and implemented book that could be used by beginners and professionals in the field of computer network security.” (Todor Todorov, zbMATH, Vol. 1278, 2014)

“Kizza (Univ. of Tennessee at Chattanooga) includes a thorough primer on networking fundamentals and security concepts that will be helpful for readers with a range of expertise. ... This is an accessible and illustrative read on the topic ... . It will be useful for students and anyone curious about societal and personal concerns over the safety of networks in homes, offices, big business, and government. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower- and upper-division undergraduates, two-year technical program students, and general readers.” (T. D. Richardson, Choice, Vol. 51 (4), December, 2013)

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer London Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1447145429
• ISBN 13: 9781447145424
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 521