Computer Security Assurance [Paperback]

Mark S Merkow (Author), Jim Breithaupt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1401862659 | ISBN-13: 978-1401862657 | Edition: 1

Written in a friendly and easy-to-understand tone, Computer Security Assurance Using the Common Criteria helps readers navigate through all the activities within the Common Criteria (CC) that have gained the attention of the security community and will revolutionize how people compare, select, purchase, and maintain security systems. Practical examples aimed at deciphering the contents and activities within the CC help build an understanding that places readers on a path to real-world security assurance applications. Up-to-date coverage explains IT security assurance methodologies and the activities within any of the CC-defined user roles that are necessary for high quality and proven secure IT software and hardware.

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About the Author

Mark S Merkow, CCP, CISSP, and CISM, works with his company's CIO office to establish the IT security strategy for financial services management and infrastructure to support a broad portfolio of credit card, banking, and brokerage products and services. Mark represents his company as an FS/ISAC Site Coordinator. He is also a delegate to the ANSI X9F (Financial Services Security) committee and has worked closely with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) on the Common Criteria Security testing and evaluation methodology. Mark also teaches online courses in IT Security and E-commerce for DeVry University Online and University of Phoenix Online. He holds a Masters of Science in Decision and Information Systems and a Masters of Education in Learning Technologies from Arizona State University. Mark also holds two industry security certifications, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certificate from ISACA. Mark is also an author of seven books (five on IT Security), a columnist for Internet.com, and a contributor to several other books including the Internet Encyclopedia (Wiley, 2004).

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401862659
• ISBN-13: 978-1401862657
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,825,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rosetta Stone to the Common Criteria, July 26, 2004

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This review is from: Computer Security Assurance (Paperback)

We all know how bad the security of commercial software can be and now it's time we do something about it. The Common Criteria is a proven method to fixing the woeful state of software security and this book is the key to the front door that leads to the path of provably secure systems. It's useful for students, researchers, practitioners, and software developers who truly want to make a difference in finally bringing trust into an otherwise untrustworthy world.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Making Sense of the Common Criteria, June 23, 2004

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This review is from: Computer Security Assurance (Paperback)

This book clearly explains the background and mechanisms of the Common Criteria. Highly recommended for system architects, software developers, software evaluators, managers, and anyone else concerned about security requirements of computer systems and hardware.