Security in computing /

Security in Computing is the most complete and up-to-date college textbook now available. Enlivened by actual case studies and supported by more than 175 exercises, the book covers viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and other forms of malicious code; firewalls and the protection of networked systems; E-...

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Main Author: Pfleeger, Charles P., 1948-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall PTR, c1997.
Edition:2nd ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Is There a Security Problem in Computing?
  • 2. Basic Encryption and Decryption
  • 3. Secure Encryption Systems
  • 4. Using Encryption: Protocols and Practices
  • 5. Program Security
  • 6. Protection in General-Purpose Operating Systems
  • 7. Designing Trusted Operating Systems
  • 8. Data Base Security
  • 9. Security in Networks and Distributed Systems
  • 10. Administering Security
  • 11. Legal and Ethical Issues in Computer Security.