Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Global Edition

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For courses in computer/network security

Computer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. The need for education in computer security and related topics continues to grow at a dramatic rate—and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Written for both an academic and professional audience, the 4th Edition continues to set the standard for computer security with a balanced presentation of principles and practice. The new edition captures the most up-to-date innovations and improvements while maintaining broad and comprehensive coverage of the entire field. The extensive offering of projects provides students with hands-on experience to reinforce concepts from the text. The range of supplemental online resources for instructors provides additional teaching support for this fast-moving subject.

The new edition covers all security topics considered Core in the ACM/IEEE Computer Science Curricula 2013, as well as subject areas for CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification. This textbook can be used to prep for CISSP Certification and is often referred to as the ‘gold standard’ when it comes to information security certification. The text provides in-depth coverage of Computer Security, Technology and Principles, Software Security, Management Issues, Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet Security and more.

Chapter 1 Overview
PART ONE COMPUTER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AND PRINCIPLES
Chapter 2 Cryptographic Tools
Chapter 3 User Authentication
Chapter 4 Access Control
Chapter 5 Database and Data Center Security
Chapter 6 Malicious Software
Chapter 7 Denial-of-Service Attacks
Chapter 8 Intrusion Detection
Chapter 9 Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems
PART TWO SOFTWARE SECURITY AND TRUSTED SYSTEMS
Chapter 10 Buffer Overflow
Chapter 11 Software Security
Chapter 12 Operating System Security
Chapter 13 Cloud and IoT Security
PART THREE MANAGEMENT ISSUES
Chapter 14 IT Security Management and Risk Assessment
Chapter 15 IT Security Controls, Plans and Procedures
Chapter 16 Physical and Infrastructure Security
Chapter 17 Human Resources Security
Chapter 18 Security Auditing
Chapter 19 Legal and Ethical Aspects
Appendix 19A: Information Privacy Standard of Good Practice
PART FOUR CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS
Chapter 20 Symmetric Encryption and Message Confidentiality
Chapter 21 Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication
PART FIVE NETWORK SECURITY
Chapter 22 Internet Security Protocols and Standards
Chapter 23 Internet Authentication Applications
Chapter 24 Wireless Network Security
APPENDICES
ONLINE CHAPTERS AND APPENDICES
Chapter 25 Linux Security
Chapter 26 Windows and Windows Vista Security