The world has changed radically since the first edition of this book was published in 2001. Spammers, virus writers, phishermen, money launderers, and spies now trade busily with each other in a lively online criminal economy and as they specialize, they get better. In this indispensable, fully updated guide, Ross Anderson reveals how to build systems that stay dependable whether faced with error or malice. Here’s straight talk on critical topics such as technical engineering basics, types of attack, specialized protection mechanisms, security psychology, policy, and more.
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“At over a thousand pages, this is a comprehensive volume.” Engineering & Technology Saturday 7 June 2008
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"Security engineering is different from any other kind of programming. . . . if you′re even thinking of doing any security engineering, you need to read this book." — Bruce Schneier "This is the best book on computer security. Buy it, but more importantly, read it and apply it in your work." — Gary McGraw This book created the discipline of security engineering The world has changed radically since the first edition was published in 2001. Spammers, virus writers, phishermen, money launderers, and spies now trade busily with each other in a lively online criminal economy — and as they specialize, they get better. New applications, from search to social networks to electronic voting machines, provide new targets. And terrorism has changed the world. In this indispensable, fully updated guide, Ross Anderson reveals how to build systems that stay dependable whether faced with error or malice. Here′s straight talk about Technical engineering basics — cryptography, protocols, access controls, and distributed systems Types of attack — phishing, Web exploits, card fraud, hardware hacks, and electronic warfare Specialized protection mechanisms — what biometrics, seals, smartcards, alarms, and DRM do, and how they fail Security economics — why companies build insecure systems, why it′s tough to manage security projects, and how to cope Security psychology — the privacy dilemma, what makes security too hard to use, and why deception will keep increasing Policy — why governments waste money on security, why societies are vulnerable to terrorism, and what to do about it
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By Jack Brennan
Format:Hardcover
If you're interested in cyber (and physical) security in any way or have a few subjects touching on the topic at university or at a technical colleague this book is a must.
It focuses very much on secure systems and their implementation, while at the same time acknowledging the drawbacks that plague secure systems every day. The topic range is extremely broad and the author does indeed have great knowledge regarding all the topics he writes about.
If you're unsure if this book is for you you should go to Robert Andersons website and download the 1st edition for free.
It focuses very much on secure systems and their implementation, while at the same time acknowledging the drawbacks that plague secure systems every day. The topic range is extremely broad and the author does indeed have great knowledge regarding all the topics he writes about.
If you're unsure if this book is for you you should go to Robert Andersons website and download the 1st edition for free.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Eoin Woods
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Security Engineering was already a classic text in its field and the new edition simply builds on this. It's comprehensive, correct, well written and easy to use. Highly recommended.
By Bert Hubert
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If you care about security, just get this book already. One other review wonders why the book needs to veer into a discussion on the safety of atomic bombs, and that was the moment I ordered the book. The range of things covered is astoundingly broad, and the cross-relevance is huge. Most books are about one kind of security, which makes you particularly blind to 'off angle' attacks. Not so in Security Engineering!
By dan
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If you are involved in security in any way, or are just interested in some particulars, this book has what you need
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This is clearly essential reading for anyone involved in IT Security. Professor Anderson is an expert in this subject, we worked together at a major bank in the 80s and he has evolved his knowledge to be the best in the business. Why read another security book ?
By Steve
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This has to be one of the best books I have ever read in the security field. The book covers more topics than I could have imagined. The information provided is simply amazing, it uses real case studies which the writers have been expose to and how they resolve the problems along with practical guidance based on their professional experience.
Another highly recommended book.
Another highly recommended book.
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By Shine
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I bought this book as it was a text book for my MSc. - I highly enjoyed it, the author helps to present some dry material in a way I found very easy to understand.
It is a book I am now using as reference for any security related topics that I get stuck on.
It is a book I am now using as reference for any security related topics that I get stuck on.
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