Computer and Information Security Handbook

John R. Vacca

• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Year: 2017
• ISBN:
  9780128039298
• Edition: 3
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Cyber Security
• Index: Computer Science

Computer and Information Security Handbook, Third Edition, provides the most current and complete reference on computer security available in one volume. The book offers deep coverage of an extremely wide range of issues in computer and cybersecurity theory, applications, and best practices, offering the latest insights into established and emerging technologies and advancements.

With new parts devoted to such current topics as Cloud Security, Cyber-Physical Security, and Critical Infrastructure Security, the book now has 100 chapters written by leading experts in their fields, as well as 12 updated appendices and an expanded glossary. It continues its successful format of offering problem-solving techniques that use real-life case studies, checklists, hands-on exercises, question and answers, and summaries.

Chapters new to this edition include such timely topics as Cyber Warfare, Endpoint Security, Ethical Hacking, Internet of Things Security, Nanoscale Networking and Communications Security, Social Engineering, System Forensics, Wireless Sensor Network Security, Verifying User and Host Identity, Detecting System Intrusions, Insider Threats, Security Certification and Standards Implementation, Metadata Forensics, Hard Drive Imaging, Context-Aware Multi-Factor Authentication, Cloud Security, Protecting Virtual Infrastructure, Penetration Testing, and much more.

Online chapters can also be found on the book companion website:

https://www.elsevier.com/books-and-journals/book-companion/9780128038437

• Written by leaders in the field
• Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the latest security technologies, issues, and best practices
• Presents methods for analysis, along with problem-solving techniques for implementing practical solutions

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contributors
• About the Editor
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part I. Overview of System and Network Security: A Comprehensive Introduction
• Part II. Managing Information Security
• Part III. Disaster Recovery Security
• Part IV. Security Standards and Policies
• Part V. Cyber, Network, and Systems Forensics Security and Assurance
• Part VI. Encryption Technology
• Part VII. Privacy and Access Management
• Part VIII. Storage Security
• Part IX. Cloud Security
• Part X. Virtual Security
• Part XI. Cyber Physical Security
• Part XII. Practical Security
• Part XIII. Critical Infrastructure Security
• Part XIV. Advanced Security
• Index
• Part XV. Appendices