Secure Computing: Threats and Safeguards [Paperback]

Rita C. Summers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1996

The breadth of coverage and the attention to real-world context make this authoritative book unique in its treatment of an extemely hot topic-the security of computers, computer networks, and the information that they handle. No other single unified volume covers the field as completely. Topics include: threats (intruder, insider and natural disaster), managing security, risk analysis, intrusion detection, incident response, security policies and models, cryptography, UNIX and Windows NT security, Network security, LAN security, database security, privacy, ethics, and security standards. Drawing upon extensive experience, author Rita C. Summers presents security principles and techniques in a coherent framework, using case histories and examples to drive home important points. Each chapter features a summary, exercises, and extensive bibliographic notes and references.

Editorial Reviews

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"... is a comprehensive guide that includes detailed yet easily understood material on cryptography, hardware and software, risk analysis, e-commerce and legislation." -- Beyond Computing, 9/97

"Summers' book is an excellent treatise on securing information in our complex computerize society." -- Choice, 10/97

From the Back Cover

The Most Comprehensive Single Guide to Computer Security on the Market Today From desktops to databases, this surefire guide offers you a complete introduction to the principles, problems, and methods for securing computer systems-covering a wide range of environments, operating systems, threats, and measures. Written by a noted expert in the field, the book examines the trends in society and technology that make computer security important and that affect security solutions. Included is detailed coverage of: Threats from intruders and insiders, and from errors and natural disasters; The theoretical foundations of computer security; How secure systems are developed, what services they must provide, and how to evaluate them; How security mechanisms and services work, and how to use them; Network and Internet security, LAN security, and database security; Managing computer security. You'll find a wealth of material on cryptography, security hardware and software, formal models, risk analysis, electronic commerce, legislation, and privacy-plus case histories, examples, summaries, exercises, and references to sharpen your understanding.

Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070694192
• ISBN-13: 978-0070694194
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,439,982 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great overview of computer/network/data security techniques, March 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Secure Computing: Threats and Safeguards (Paperback)

This book is a BIBLE for those that need an introduction to the necessity of protecting data and access to files, data and networks. The book focuses on external as well as internal sources of security breach. In to day's environemnt of distributed technology and information sharing via the internet, it is incumbent upon all individuals and organizations to protect sensitive information.

Not only does this book focus on available software but it also looks at hardware and methodology that encourages a more secure environment.

A great read for anyone that wishes to think about and expand their interest in protecting and guarding the vulnerabilities that inherently exist.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars UCSD Text, March 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Secure Computing: Threats and Safeguards (Paperback)

I found this book to be excellent as an overview for those new to the subject, or for the Computer Security Professional. I intend to use it as a text for my UCSD Extension course, "Computer and Network Security."