Analyzing Computer Security A Threat Vulnerability Countermeasure Approach 1st Edition Charles P Pfleeger by Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger 9780132789462, 0132789469 instant download after payment.

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 includes
Understanding threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures
Knowing when security is useful, and when it’s useless “security theater”
Implementing effective identification and authentication systems
Using modern cryptography and overcoming weaknesses in cryptographic systems
Protecting against malicious code: viruses, Trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, and more
Understanding, preventing, and mitigating DOS and DDOS attacks
Architecting more secure wired and wireless networks
Building more secure application software and operating systems through more solid designs and layered protection
Protecting identities and enforcing privacy
Addressing computer threats in critical areas such as cloud computing, e-voting, cyberwarfare, and social media