Computer Security, 5th Edition features a balanced presentation of both principles and practice. It incorporates broad and comprehensive coverage of computer and network security with current developments and topics in the field. Principles, design approaches, standards, and real-world examples give you an understanding of both the theory and application of important concepts. Hands-on security education, research, programming and firewall projects give you practice applying the material. Hacking and lab exercises, real-world case studies, and security assessments further your understanding of text concepts.
Overview
Cryptographic Tools
User Authentication
Access Control
Database and Data Center Security
Malicious Software
Denial-of-Service Attacs
Intrusion Detection
Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
Buffer Overflow
Software Security
Operating Systems Security
Cloud and IoT Security
IT Security Management and Risk Assessment
IT Security Controls, plans, and Procedures
Physical and Infrastructure Security
Human Resources Security
Security Auiditing
Legal and Ethical Aspects
Symmetric Encryption and Message Confidentiality
Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication
Internet Security Protocols and Standards
Internet Authentication Applications
Wireless Network Security
APPENDICES
Projects and Other Student Exercises for Teaching Computer Security
Some Aspects of Number Theory
Standards and Standard-Setting Organizations
Random and Pseudorandom Number Generation
Message Authentication Codes Based on Block Ciphers
The TCP/IP Protocol Architecture
Radix-64 Conversion
The Domain Name System
The Base Rate Fallacy
SHA-3 814
Glossary
