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Security in Computing, 6th Edition

by Charles Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, Lizzie Coles-Kemp

August 2023

Intermediate to advanced

1040 pages

38h 39m

English

Addison-Wesley Professional

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Why Read This Book?Uses and Users of this BookOrganization of This BookHow to Read This BookWhat Is New in This Edition

1.1 What Is Computer Security?1.2 Threats1.3 Harm1.4 Vulnerabilities1.5 Controls1.6 Conclusion1.7 What’s Next?1.8 Exercises
2.1 Authentication2.2 Access Control2.3 Cryptography2.4 Conclusion2.5 Exercises
3.1 Unintentional (Nonmalicious) Programming Oversights3.2 Malicious Code—Malware3.3 Countermeasures3.4 Conclusion3.5 Exercises
4.1 Browser Attacks4.2 Attacks Targeting Users4.3 Obtaining User or Website Data4.4 Mobile Apps4.5 Email and Message Attacks4.6 Conclusion4.7 Exercises
5.1 Security in Operating Systems5.2 Security in the Design of Operating Systems5.3 Rootkits5.4 Conclusion5.5 Exercises
6.1 Network ConceptsPart I—War on Networks: Network Security Attacks6.2 Threats to Network Communications6.3 Wireless Network Security6.4 Denial of Service6.5 Distributed Denial of ServicePart II—Strategic Defenses: Security Countermeasures6.6 Cryptography in Network Security6.7 Firewalls6.8 Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems6.9 Network Management6.10 Conclusion6.11 Exercises
7.1 Introduction to Databases7.2 Security Requirements of Databases7.3 Reliability and Integrity7.4 Database Disclosure7.5 Data Mining and Big Data7.6 Conclusion7.7 Exercises
8.1 Introduction8.2 Cloud Architectures and Their Security8.3 IoT and Embedded Devices8.4 Cloud, IoT, and Embedded Devices—The Smart Home8.5 Smart Cities, IoT, Embedded Devices, and Cloud8.6 Cloud, IoT, and Critical Services8.7 Conclusion8.8 Exercises
9.1 Privacy Concepts9.2 Privacy Principles and Policies9.3 Authentication and Privacy9.4 Data Mining9.5 Privacy on the Internet9.6 Email and Message Security9.7 Privacy Impacts of Newer Technologies9.8 Conclusion9.9 Exercises
10.1 Security Planning10.2 Business Continuity Planning10.3 Handling Incidents10.4 Risk Analysis10.5 Physical Threats to Systems10.6 New Frontiers in Security Management10.7 Conclusion10.8 Exercises
11.1 Protecting Programs and Data11.2 Information and the Law11.3 Rights of Employees and Employers11.4 Redress for Software Failures11.5 Computer Crime11.6 Ethical Issues in Computer Security11.7 An Ethical Dive into Artificial Intelligence11.8 Incident Analyses with Ethics11.9 Conclusion11.10 Exercises
12.1 Cryptology12.2 Symmetric Encryption Algorithms12.3 Asymmetric Encryption12.4 Message Digests12.5 Digital Signatures12.6 Quantum Key Distribution12.7 Conclusion
13.1 AI and Cybersecurity13.2 Blockchains and Cryptocurrencies13.3 Offensive Cyber and Cyberwarfare13.4 Quantum Computing and Computer Security13.5 Conclusion

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5 Operating Systems

In this chapter we explore the role of the operating system in security. Although operating systems are crucial for implementing separation and access control, they are not invulnerable, and therefore compromise of an operating system can lead to security failure. Furthermore, users’ objects can be commingled with code and data for applications and support routines, and operating systems are limited in their ...

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