Secure Computers and Networks: Analysis, Design, and Implementation

by Eric A. Fisch, Gregory B. White

Overview

This updated guide presents expert information on analyzing, designing, and implementing all aspects of computer network security. Based on the authors' earlier work, Computer System and Network Security, this new book addresses important concerns regarding network security. It contains new chapters on World Wide Web security issues, secure electronic commerce, incident response, as well as two new appendices on PGP and UNIX security fundamentals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849318689
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/28/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	366
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 1.07(d)

About the Author

Eric A. Fisch; Gregory B. White

Table of Contents

Fundamentals of Computer Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation Developing Secure Computer Systems Security Models User Authentications Access and Information Flow Controls Auditing and Intrusion Detection Damage Control and Assessment Database Security Network Security Secure Electronic Commerce World Wide Web Security Firewalls Cryptography Malicious Code Security Standards Case Studies Appendices: Information Warfare; UNIX Security Index

Editorial Reviews

Outlines the basic, most practical measures needed to protect complex network configurations from invasion by all but the most talented criminals. Suitable as a general text for a course on system security, the book discusses several security models, user authentication, access and information flow controls, auditing and intrusion detection, database security, electronic commerce, web security, firewalls, cryptography, and malicious software. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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