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This is the most comprehensive book on computer security on the market, with 54 chapters by 48 authors covering virtually all aspects of computer security.

Whether you are in charge of many computers, or even one important one, there are immediate steps you can take to safeguard your company’s computer system and its contents. The Computer Security Handbook provides a readable and comprehensive resource for protecting computer mainframe systems and PC networks. This Fourth Edition continues a long tradition of maintaining highly regarded industry guidelines for detecting virtually every possible threat to your system and prescribes specific actions you can take to eliminate them.

The collected chapters are written by renowned industry professionals. Requiring minimal technical knowledge to understand, covered topics include: foundations of computer security, threats and vulnerabilities, prevention (technical defenses and human factors), detection, remediation, management’s role, and other considerations such as using encryption internationally, anonymity and identity in cyberspace, and censorship.

Protect the information and networks that are vital to your organization with Computer Security Handbook, Fourth Edition.

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The definitive formula for computer security, from power outages to theft and sabotage

Protect the information and networks that are vital to your organization with Computer Security Handbook, Fourth Edition.

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Paperback: 1224 pages
Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (April 11, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471412589
ISBN-13: 978-0471412588
Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 2.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #748,231 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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security incident information, accredited testing labs, undetected sharing, service interruption losses, security services options, network security mechanisms, assurance requirements components, security service options, unauthorized result, antipiracy techniques, application subversion, physical site security, subscriber public key, approval evidenced, computer criminals, distribution point extension, mail storms, security functional requirements, crypto products, computer security information, dangerous insiders, using corporate resources, business application logic, internal laver, pseudonymous communications

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United States, New York, First Amendment, Validation Body, John Wiley, United Kingdom, Supreme Court, Model Law, European Union, World Trade Center, Wassenaar Arrangement, National Security Agency, Better Business Bureau, Dark Avenger, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, San Francisco, America Online, Department of Health, Kevin Mitnick, White House, Data Protection Act, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Mainstream Loudoun, Carnegie Mellon University

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Fighting Computer Crime: A New Framework for Protecting Information by Donn B. Parker on 5 pages
The Cuckoo's Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage by Clifford Stoll on 5 pages
The Right to Privacy by Caroline Kennedy on 4 pages
Masters of Deception: The Gang That Ruled Cyberspace by Michele Slatalla on page 495, page 496, and page 525
Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgement to Calculation by Joseph Weizenbaum on page 495, page 525, and page 526

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Introduction to Security, Sixth Edition by Robert Fischer Ph.D. on 4 pages
Advances in Computers, Volume 42 by Marvin Zelkowitz Ph.D. MS BS. on page 31, page 32, and page 33
Practicing Software Engineering in the 21st Century by Scott J. Lloyd on page 159, and page 162
Network Analysis, Architecture and Design, Second Edition (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Networking) by James D. McCabe on page 358
Information Security Fundamentals by Thomas R. Peltier in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars The InfoSec Bible... Simply put, a MUST have!, June 13, 2002

By	Sean P. Doyle (Edmonds, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is the Bible of information security. I stumbled into the 3rd edition (published in 1995) years ago and found it quite helpful, but dated by the time I acquired it. I was simply stunned and enthralled when I discovered a 4th edition had been published. I ordered it immediately, and waited impatiently to arrive... (2 day air)... I received it today, and I can't put it down. It has completely exceeded my expectations, which were considerable given I was very much impressed with the 3rd. This book belongs in any security professionals library. If you haven't got it, you are missing the definitive compendium of security information. Once you have mastered this text, other books do an excellent job of drilling further into the details, but few can exceed the sheer scope and thoroughness of this tome. For those worried about acquiring obsolete texts, this edition is completely current and up to date! Very impressive. Highly recommmended.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Must-Have IT Security Guide, April 17, 2002

By	Robert V. Jacobson (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an amazing book stuffed with details of every facet of Information Technology Security. If you can't find the security guidance you want here, it doesn't exist. The material is neatly organizated into eight parts with a detailed index to make it easy to find answers. I found that by turning the pages and looking at the figures, I discovered all kinds of topics I hadn't previously thought about. Full disclosure requires me to announce that I wrote Chapter 47, and collaborated on Chapter 1, but this hasn't skewed my view of all the other chapters as outstanding work by all the other authors.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Book that covers all aspects of Computer Security, November 26, 2002

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I am offering an IT Security undergraduate course for the first time this Fall in a Business School environment. I reviewed many books on IT security before I selected this title for my course. The vast majority of Security books are nuts-and-bolts oriented, great for Engineers and Computer Scientists but lacking depth for the IT manager.

This book is a welcome relief since it contains such a wealth of information valuable to anyone working as an IT practitioner. It has several strenghts that other IS security books do not have: The current edition has been revised since the events of September 11th and thoughtfully reflects the change of the collective mindset of the IT world. Secondly, each Chapter is written by an expert in their respective fields. Thirdly, there is is a collection of references and links at the end of each Chapter which I found to be particularly valuable.

My course covers about half the topics in this book. The chapters on: Information Warfare, Denial of Service Attacks, Protecting Internet Visible Systems, Public Key Infrastructure and Computer Audit stand out in my mind as outstanding.

I intend to use this book again next Fall when this course is offered once more.

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3.0 out of 5 stars In good condition but took a while to ship
The book was delivered in good condition and within the specified date range. However it took a few weeks to recieve the package. Read more

Published 4 months ago by J. Chadbourne

1.0 out of 5 stars A collection of shallow, useless articles and bibliographies
I completely agree with Lily that this book doesnt help computer security professionals, and I don't think it can help lawyers or management either. Read more

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I always wanted to invite as many experts to speak to my students to demonstrate the applied side of IA and to complement and make sense of the overwhelming theory we bring to... Read more

Published on November 2, 2002 by Bel G. Raggad

5.0 out of 5 stars Text for Master's program
I recently used this book as the text for my Information Security course. The feedback from students has been outstanding. Read more

Published on August 19, 2002 by Professor K. M. Burns

5.0 out of 5 stars Covers all IS Security Critical Success Factors
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Published on July 14, 2002 by Mike Tarrani

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Security Reference To Own
Previous reviews here do not exaggerate the excellence and value of this book. It is totally up-to-date (2/2002), incredibly complete and entirely readable. Read more

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