Introduction to Computer Security

by Michael T. Goodrich, Roberto Tamassia

Introduction to Computer Security is a new Computer Security textbook for a new generation of IT professionals. It is ideal for computer-security courses that are taught at the undergraduate level and that have as their sole prerequisites an introductory computer science sequence (e.g., CS 1/CS 2). Unlike most other computer security textbooks available today, Introduction to Computer Security, 1e does NOT focus on the mathematical and computational foundations of security, and it does not assume an extensive background in computer science. Instead it looks at the systems, technology, management, and policy side of security, and offers students fundamental security concepts and a working knowledge of threats and countermeasures with “just-enough” background in computer science. The result is a presentation of the material that is accessible to students of all levels.

Genres: Computer Science, College, Textbooks, School

576 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 2010

Reviews

[Vasco Trindade Enes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book to learn the basics about the most common security vulnerabilities in computers.

[Anjum Haz · Rating 4 out of 5]

The textbook covers all naive topics of computer security nicely. Few topics weren't clear enough to understand.

[Jan Jaap]

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By surprise I found the book this early morning (2024 0411 th 02:30 CEST).
Indeed a lovely intense introduction. Pages 514.

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[Rooj · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great intro to most common security attacks.

[Viet Nguyen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very good book with clear explanation. Nevertheless, you will not become a hacker/pentester after reading this for sure. Try all the exercises at https://pentesterlab.com. Of course, you will also not turn out to be a hacker/pentester after doing the exercises. However, at the end of the day, you will know what/where/how to search for the problem's solutions.