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Title Introduction to Computer Security
Author Bishop, Matt
Binding Hardback
Edition INTERNATIONAL ED
Condition Used - Good
Pages 792
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Addison Wesley Professional, U.S.A
Publication date October 26, 2004
Abridged Yes
Illustrated Yes
Bookseller's Inventory # 9607186-75
ISBN 9780321247445 / 0321247442
Weight 3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
Dimensions 74.01 x 1.18 x 55.12 in (187.99 x 3.00 x 140.00 cm)
Category Computers - Communications / Networking
Library of Congress subjects Computer security
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004019195
Dewey Decimal Code 005.8
Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

In this authoritative book, widely respected practitioner and teacher Matt Bishop presents a clear and useful introduction to the art and science of information security. Bishop's insights and realistic examples will help any practitioner or student understand the crucial links between security theory and the day-to-day security challenges of IT environments.

Bishop explains the fundamentals of security: the different types of widely used policies, the mechanisms that implement these policies, the principles underlying both policies and mechanisms, and how attackers can subvert these tools--as well as how to defend against attackers. A practicum demonstrates how to apply these ideas and mechanisms to a realistic company.

Coverage includes

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Operational issues, cost-benefit and risk analyses, legal and human factors
Planning and implementing effective access control
Defining security, confidentiality, and integrity policies
Using cryptography and public-key systems, and recognizing their limits
Understanding and using authentication: from passwords to biometrics
Security design principles: least-privilege, fail-safe defaults, open design, economy of mechanism, and more
Controlling information flow through systems and networks
Assuring security throughout the system lifecycle
Malicious logic: Trojan horses, viruses, boot sector and executable infectors, rabbits, bacteria, logic bombs--and defenses against them
Vulnerability analysis, penetration studies, auditing, and intrusion detection and prevention
Applying security principles to networks, systems, users, and programs

Introduction to Computer Security is adapted from Bishop's comprehensive and widely praised book, Computer Security: Art and Science. This shorter version of the original work omits much mathematical formalism, making it more accessible for professionals and students who have a less formal mathematical background, or for readers with a more practical than theoretical interest.

From the rear cover

In this authoritative book, widely respected practitioner and teacher Matt Bishop presents a clear and useful introduction to the art and science of information security. Bishop's insights and realistic examples will help any practitioner or student understand the crucial links between security theory and the day-to-day security challenges of IT environments.

Bishop explains the fundamentals of security: the different types of widely used policies, the mechanisms that implement these policies, the principles underlying both policies and mechanisms, and how attackers can subvert these tools--as well as how to defend against attackers. A practicum demonstrates how to apply these ideas and mechanisms to a realistic company.

Coverage includes

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
Operational issues, cost-benefit and risk analyses, legal and human factors
Planning and implementing effective access control
Defining security, confidentiality, and integrity policies
Using cryptography and public-key systems, and recognizing their limits
Understanding and using authentication: from passwords to biometrics
Security design principles: least-privilege, fail-safe defaults, open design, economy of mechanism, and more
Controlling information flow through systems and networks
Assuring security throughout the system lifecycle
Malicious logic: Trojan horses, viruses, boot sector and executable infectors, rabbits, bacteria, logic bombs--and defenses against them
Vulnerability analysis, penetration studies, auditing, and intrusion detection and prevention
Applying security principles to networks, systems, users, and programs

Introduction to Computer Security is adapted from Bishop's comprehensive and widely praised book, Computer Security: Art and Science. This shorter version of the original work omits much mathematical formalism, making it more accessible for professionals and students who have a less formal mathematical background, or for readers with a more practical than theoretical interest.

About the author

Matt Bishop is a professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California at Davis. A recognized expert in vulnerability analysis, secure systems/software design, network security, access control, authentication, and UNIX security, Bishop also works to improve computer security instruction.

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