Analyzing Computer Security: A Threat / Vulnerability / Countermeasure Approach

Analyzing Computer Security is a fresh, modern, and relevant introduction to computer security. Organized around today’s key attacks, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures, it helps you think critically and creatively about computer security—so you can prevent serious problems and mitigate the effects of those that still occur.Coverage includesUnderstanding threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasuresKnowing when security is useful, and when it’s useless “security theater”Implementing effective identification and authentication systemsUsing modern cryptography and overcoming weaknesses in cryptographic systemsProtecting against malicious code: viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, and moreUnderstanding, preventing, and mitigating DOS and DDOS attacksArchitecting more secure wired and wireless networksBuilding more secure application software and operating systems through more solid designs and layered protectionProtecting identities and enforcing privacyAddressing computer threats in critical areas such as cloud computing, e-voting, cyberwarfare, and social media