Security In Computing - Softcover

PFLEEGER CHARLES P; PFLEEGER SHARI LAWRENCE

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8120327543 ISBN 13: 9788120327542

Publisher: Prentice Hall India, 2002

Synopsis

The fully revised and revamped edition of this classic computer security book provides an authoritative overview of computer security for every type of system, from traditional centralized systems to distributed networks and the Internet. This edition has been updated to reflect the state-of-the-art in networking, cryptography; program and operating system security; administration; legal, privacy, and ethical issues, etc. It combines concepts related to operating systems, networks, databases, and programming, with accessible discussions of the use of cryptography and protocols. Exceptionally clear and easy to understand, the book covers not only technical issues, but also the physical and administrative aspects of security. The book describes each important area from a developer's or user's point of view, lays out the security vulnerabilities and threats, and follows counter measures to address them. The chapters progress in an orderly manner from general security concerns to the particular finally to overarching management and legal issues. This book can be used as a textbook in one-or-two-semester course in computer security for undergraduate and graduate students of computer science. It can also be used as a reference by computing professionals, managers, and users of all kind of computer systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall India
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8120327543
• ISBN 13: 9788120327542
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 776