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

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