Computer Security : Principles And Practice

Description In recent years, theneed for education in computer security and related topics hasgrown dramatically ? and is essential for anyone studying ComputerScience or Computer Engineering. This is the only text available toprovide integrated, comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the broadrange of topics in this subject. In addition to an extensivepedagogical program, the book provides unparalleled support forboth research and modeling projects, giving students a broaderperspective. The Text and Academic Authors Association have named Computer Security: Principles and Practice the winner of theTextbook Excellence Award for the best Computer Science textbook of2008. For Sale in Indiansubcontinent only Comprehensive treatment of user authentication and access control. Unified approach to intrusion detection and firewalls ? Gives students a solid understanding of the threats and countermeasures. More detailed coverage of software security than other texts ? Provides sufficient material on an issue vital to a complete computer security strategy. Exploration of management issues ? Asserts that "soft" issues are just as important as technical defenses in computer security. Systematic, comprehensive discussion of malicious software and denial of service attacks (the major threats to computer systems). Coverage of Linux and Windows Vista ? Addresses the most widely used operating systems. Overview PART I: COMPUTER SECURITY TECHNOLOGY AND PRINCIPLES Cryptographic Tools User Authentication Access Control Database Security Intrusion Detection Malicious Software Denial of Service Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems Trusted Computing and Multilevel Security PART II: SOFTWARE SECURITY Buffer Overflow Other Software Security Issues PART III: MANAGEMENT ISSUES Physical and Infrastructure Security Human Factors Security Auditing IT Security Management and Risk Assessment IT Security Controls, Plans and Procedures Legal and Ethical Aspects PART IV: