Computer Security

An updated of the classic book by Butterworth-Heinemann with new material on recent advances in computer hardware and the spread of personal computer technology.
A complete and comprehensive introduction to computer security.
Includes coverage on computer crime, physical security, communications, systems security, and risk management.

Audience: Security managers, computer security professionals, students.

Computer Security, Third Edition presents the best ideas that high technology, classical security practice, and common sense have to offer to help reduce insecurity to the lowest possible level. This completley updated book contains new information on advances in computer equipment and the spread of technology. It is an essential text for everyone involved with the operation and security of the computer complexes that are the heart of today's businesses.

An updated of the classic book by Butterworth-Heinemann with new material on recent advances in computer hardware and the spread of personal computer technology.
A complete and comprehensive introduction to computer security.
Includes coverage on computer crime, physical security, communications, systems security, and risk management.

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Overviews recent advances in computer security, computer crime, systems security, and cryptology, and details classic case histories in computer crime, with sections on physical security, communications, surveillance, system security, and risk management and analysis. Topics include LAN and database security, emanations security, screening and management of personnel, and disaster control. Contains sample log forms and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

John M. Carroll is a professor of computer science, education, and psychology, and director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech. He has written over 250 technical papers, 20 conference plenary addresses, and 12 books.