Security in Computing

by Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Pfleeger, Jonathan Margulies

The New State of the Art in Information Now Covers Cloud Computing, the Internet of Things, and Cyberwarfare

Students and IT and security professionals have long relied on Security in Computing as the definitive guide to computer security attacks and countermeasures. Now, the authors have thoroughly updated this classic to reflect today’s newest technologies, attacks, standards, and trends.

Security in Computing, Fifth Edition, offers complete, timely coverage of all aspects of computer security, including users, software, devices, operating systems, networks, and data. Reflecting rapidly evolving attacks, countermeasures, and computing environments, this new edition introduces best practices for authenticating users, preventing malicious code execution, using encryption, protecting privacy, implementing firewalls, detecting intrusions, and more. More than two hundred end-of-chapter exercises help the student to solidify lessons learned in each chapter.

Combining breadth, depth, and exceptional clarity, this comprehensive guide builds carefully from simple to complex topics, so you always understand all you need to know before you move forward.

You’ll start by mastering the field’s basic terms, principles, and concepts. Next, you’ll apply these basics in diverse situations and environments, learning to ”think like an attacker” and identify exploitable weaknesses. Then you will switch to defense, selecting the best available solutions and countermeasures. Finally, you’ll go beyond technology to understand crucial management issues in protecting infrastructure and data.

New coverage includes

A full chapter on securing cloud environments and managing their unique risks Extensive new coverage of security issues associated with user—web interaction New risks and techniques for safeguarding the Internet of Things A new primer on threats to privacy and how to guard it An assessment of computers and cyberwarfare–recent attacks and emerging risks Security flaws and risks associated with electronic voting systems

Genres: Computer Science, Computers, Textbooks, Technology, Nonfiction, Programming, College

910 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Darrin Hawe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Textbook used for MSIT Program. Good read, factually accurate, and fully accessible.

[Joseph]

This book covers security at Many different levels (tries to be comprehensive)... although this is a constantly changing topic of study, every time new tactics are used by some hacker/virus/trojan...etc.

Topic included are: the "Meaning of Computer Security", Attacks & methods of defense, cryptology, software(code) security, Viruses, root-hacks, Operating system security, Trusted-systems, File protections, Database security, SQL injection, Multi-Level approaches, Networks, firewalls, Vlans, Session hijacking, flaws in net protocols, Web site vulnerabilities, Alarms, monitoring, countermeasures, Administration, Risk Analysis, Physical building security, Data privacy, computer ethics, Email monitoring or interception, spoofing, phishing, computer crime, code of ethics, SOA Architecture, and more...

This is certainly not a "light read" or something you complete in a week; but for somebody who runs computers professionally, there is a lot of info here -so you know several problem issues to avoid when designing new computer systems.

I would also recommend knowing the ISO-27001 and ISO-27009 standards, and similar security standards from OWASP (Open.Web.Application.Security.Project),
plus Oasis-open.org guides.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look, I don't read much poetry-adjacent stuff, and Security in Computing still got under my skin. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence writes short, sparse chapters that feel like voice memos from someone trying to be honest, and the one about the last day in a childhood home made me put the book down and just stare at the wall. It's not for everybody, and a few pieces feel unfinished. For readers who like quiet, reflective writing. Skip it if you want a traditional story.

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look, Security in Computing is the kind of smart that doesn't need to announce itself. Shari Lawrence Pfleeger lets the ideas show up in small stories and quiet asides, and they stick longer that way. A couple of chapters drift. Great for readers who like subtle, skip if you want a loud thesis.

[Martin Coetsee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for a well rounded view of all computer security domains.

[Deidre · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my prescribed book for uni and was a really good introduction to the industry

[amadeus]

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[Marcus · Rating 1 out of 5]

1000 pages of text. My eyes…

[Yousseif Abdellatif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Security in Computing 4th (forth) edition Text Only feels like getting a secret handbook from Charles P. Pfleeger on how to preserve your autonomy while living inside a hyper-managed culture.

[Will · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has some great high level information on computer security and is heavy loaded with the computer security's industry lingo. However, it does not cover details on hacking techniques and the content is quite verbose - not very succinct. Additionally, this is not the latest edition of that book.

[Peterwilliam]

grad class text - no review or rating

[Patejjoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Alex Trimm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for what it is, which is entirely non-technical. If you're a middle-manager, have at it.

[Frank Palardy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Class book, overview.

[Kainan Liu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Difficult not to like the book

[Shannon]

KSKS