A completely up-to-date resource on computer security Assuming no previous experience in the field of computer security, this must-have book walks you through the many essential aspects of this vast topic, from the newest advances in software and technology to the most recent information on Web applications security. This new edition includes sections on Windows NT, CORBA, and Java and discusses cross-site scripting and JavaScript hacking as well as SQL injection. Serving as a helpful introduction, this self-study guide is a wonderful starting point for examining the variety of competing security systems and what makes them different from one another. * Unravels the complex topic of computer security and breaks it down in such a way as to serve as an ideal introduction for beginners in the field of computer security * Examines the foundations of computer security and its basic principles * Addresses username and password, password protection, single sign-on, and more * Discusses operating system integrity, hardware security features, and memory * Covers Unix security, Windows security, database security, network security, web security, and software security Packed with in-depth coverage, this resource spares no details when it comes to the critical topic of computer security.

Inhaltsangabe1 History of Computer Security 2 Managing Security 3 Foundations of Computer Security 4 Identification & Authentication 5 Access Control 6 Reference Monitors 7 Unix Security 97 8 Windows Security 9 Database Security 10 Software Security 11 BellLaPadula Model 12 Security Models 13 Security Evaluation 14 Cryptography 15 Key Establishment 16 Communications Security 17 Network Security 18 Web Security 19 Mobility 20 New Access Control Paradigms

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1 History of Computer Security 2 Managing Security 3 Foundations of Computer Security 4 Identification & Authentication 5 Access Control 6 Reference Monitors 7 Unix Security 97 8 Windows Security 9 Database Security 10 Software Security 11 Bell-LaPadula Model 12 Security Models 13 Security Evaluation 14 Cryptography 15 Key Establishment 16 Communications Security 17 Network Security 18 Web Security 19 Mobility 20 New Access Control Paradigms