Brooks, R. R.

Introduction to computer and network security : navigating shades of gray / Richard R. Brooks - Boca Raton ; London : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2014 - xxiv, 295 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255- 288) and index.

"This text provides a classroom-tested, practical introduction to software design and implementation, cryptographic tools, and networking issues while addressing social, economic, and political implications. It covers cutting-edge topics, such as wireless security and attacks on websites, privacy and digital rights management, and recent work on security and economics. The text includes hands-on projects to help students better understand how computers and networks function. It also contains a number of case studies and discussion points"--

9781439860717 (hardback) 1439860718 (hardback)

2013026150


Computer security
Computer networks--Security measures
Data protection
Data encryption (Computer science)

QA76.9.A25