Security in Computing is the standard textbook on security in
computers, networks, and information systems. Since 1989 it has been used on college campuses, in professional development
programs, and by individual professionals.
The fourth edition is a significant update of the classic, bringing it
up to date with the latest attacks and countermeasures in security. Readers have appreciated the readability of previous editions,
so co-authors Charles P. Pfleeger and Shari Lawrence Pfleeger have retained the broad coverage and easy-to-read tone of the
earlier editions, while covering current topics such as networking, privacy, and advanced cryptography.
This edition includes two new chapters:
- The economics of cybersecurity (chapter 9) addresses
how to build a quantitative justification for spending on security.
- Privacy in computing (chapter 10) examines how new technologies,
such as the Internet, e-voting, and radio frequency ID tokens (RFIDs) affect personal privacy.
The book includes sidebars
that build on the content of the book. Chapter review sections and exercises help readers to test their understanding, and
numerous references and an extensive bibliography point readers to fundamental readings in the field.
Published by Prentice-Hall
PTR in October 2006, this book wins praise from students, instructors, and professionals alike.
