I think it is important the security aspects of software and all those risks involved in code development and to constantly apply certain security measures.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
It has been fourteen years since its publication. Felt a bit like reading history of software security. Many of the problems were solved; systems and APIs dead. But the exercise was fun and the mindset can be widely reused.
Not worth it. Bought it for graduate course as it was the recommended book, but quickly realized it was pretty much useless. It is written in such a boring way... and I do love the topic.