Anyone with a computer has heard of viruses had to deal with several and hasbeen struggling with spam spyware and disk crashes. This book is intended asa starti... » 

Anyone with a computer has heard of viruses had to deal with several and hasbeen struggling with spam spyware and disk crashes. This book is intended asa starting point for those familiar with basic concepts of computers andcomputations and who would like to extend their knowledge into the realm ofcomputer and network security. Its comprehensive treatment of all the majorareas of computer security aims to give readers a complete foundation in thefield of Computer Security. Exercises are given throughout the book and areintended to strengthening the readers knowledge answers are also provided.Written in a clear easy to understand style aimed towards advancedundergraduates and nonexperts who want to know about the security problemsconfronting them everyday. The technical level of the book is low and requiresno mathematics and only a basic concept of computers and computations.Foundations of Computer Security will be an invaluable tool for students andprofessionals alike. TOCIntroduction. Physical security. Viruses. Worms.Trojan Horses. Examples of Malware. Prevention and Defenses. NetworkSecurity. Authentication. Spyware. Identity Theft. Privacy and Trust.Elements of Cryptography. Appendix A 133f Speak. Appendix B VirusTimeline. Concluding remarks. Answers to exercises. Glossary.Bibliography. Index. «