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Computer security : principles and practice / William Stallings and Lawrie Brown

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: New Jersey : Pearson Education, c2015Edition: Third EditionDescription: xix, 820 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780133773927
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QA 76.9.A25 .S73 2015
Contents:
1. Overview -- Part 1. Computer security technology and principles -- 2. Cryptographic tools -- 3. User authentication -- 4. Access control -- 5. Database and cloud security -- 6. Malicious software -- 7. Denial-of-service attacks -- 8. Intrusion detection -- 9. Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems -- Part 2. Software security and trusted systems -- 10. Buffer overflow -- 11. Software security -- 12. Operating system security -- 13. Trusted computing and multilevel security -- Part 3. Management issues -- 14. IT security management and risk assessment -- 15. IT security controls, plans and procedures -- 16. Physical and infrastructure security -- 17. Human resources security -- 18.Security auditing -- 19.legal and ethical aspects -- Part 4. Cryptographic algorithms -- 20. Symmetric encryption and message confidentiality -- 21. Public-key cryptography and message authentication -- Part 5. Network security -- 22. Internet security protocols and standards -- 23. Internet authentication applications -- 24. Wireless network security.
Summary: Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Third Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. It also provides a solid, up-to-date reference or self-study tutorial for system engineers, programmers, system managers, network managers, product marketing personnel, system support specialists. In recent years, the need for education in computer security and related topics has grown dramatically―and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. This is the only text available to provide integrated, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the broad range of topics in this subject. In addition to an extensive pedagogical program, the book provides unparalleled support for both research and modeling projects, giving students a broader perspective. It covers all security topics considered Core in the EEE/ACM Computer Science Curriculum. This textbook can be used to prep for CISSP Certification, and includes in-depth coverage of Computer Security, Technology and Principles, Software Security, Management Issues, Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet Security and more.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Graduate Studies General Circulation Gen. Ed. - CCIT GC QA 76.9.A25 .S73 2015 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000009197

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Overview -- Part 1. Computer security technology and principles -- 2. Cryptographic tools -- 3. User authentication -- 4. Access control -- 5. Database and cloud security -- 6. Malicious software -- 7. Denial-of-service attacks -- 8. Intrusion detection -- 9. Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems -- Part 2. Software security and trusted systems -- 10. Buffer overflow -- 11. Software security -- 12. Operating system security -- 13. Trusted computing and multilevel security -- Part 3. Management issues -- 14. IT security management and risk assessment -- 15. IT security controls, plans and procedures -- 16. Physical and infrastructure security -- 17. Human resources security -- 18.Security auditing -- 19.legal and ethical aspects -- Part 4. Cryptographic algorithms -- 20. Symmetric encryption and message confidentiality -- 21. Public-key cryptography and message authentication -- Part 5. Network security -- 22. Internet security protocols and standards -- 23. Internet authentication applications -- 24. Wireless network security.

Computer Security: Principles and Practice, Third Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. It also provides a solid, up-to-date reference or self-study tutorial for system engineers, programmers, system managers, network managers, product marketing personnel, system support specialists. In recent years, the need for education in computer security and related topics has grown dramatically―and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. This is the only text available to provide integrated, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the broad range of topics in this subject. In addition to an extensive pedagogical program, the book provides unparalleled support for both research and modeling projects, giving students a broader perspective. It covers all security topics considered Core in the EEE/ACM Computer Science Curriculum. This textbook can be used to prep for CISSP Certification, and includes in-depth coverage of Computer Security, Technology and Principles, Software Security, Management Issues, Cryptographic Algorithms, Internet Security and more.

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