Charles P. Pfleeger - Security In Computing [Kindle azw3]

Updated to cover wireless security, intrusion detection, AES, DRM, biometrics, honeypots, online privacy, and moreSecurity in Internet-based, distributed, desktop and traditional centralized applications New attacks, including scripted vulnerability probing, denial of service, and buffer overflows--with symptoms and curesClear, accessible introduction to cryptography--without sophisticated mathUp-to-the-minute explanations of digital signatures, certificates, and leading-edge quantum cryptographyThoroughly revamped coverage of software engineering practices designed to enhance program securityExpanded coverage of risk management, contingency planning, and security policiesDetailed presentation of protection in general-purpose and trusted operating systemsExtensive pedagogical resources: end-of-chapter reviews and exercises, lists of key terms, and authoritative referencesExceptionally clear and easy to understand, the book covers not only technical issues, but also law, privacy, ethics, and the physical and administrative aspects of security. The companion website (http: //www.phptr.com/pfleeger/) contains additional information, book updates, and instructor's resources.