Computer Security Handbook

Author: Seymour Bosworth, Michel E. Kabay
List Price: $80.00
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ISBN: 0471412589
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (05 April, 2002)
Sales Rank: 78,434
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5

Customer Reviews

Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent info security reference
Overall, the Computer Security Handbook is about the best single-source book on computer security available.

The topics cover just about every area of infosec.

On one side, the fact that the book has chapters from over 30 authors makes the book lack a consistent style. On the other side, the diversity of authors shows various points of view for an assortment of different security topics.

The overall orderliness of the chapter's developers in a coherent manner. It starts with the basics of information security and then develops into higher-level issues.

Taken as a whole, the Computer Security Handbook is an excellent reference.

Rating: 5 out of 5
The InfoSec Bible... Simply put, a MUST have!
This book is the Bible of information security. I stumbled into the 3rd edition (published in 1995) years ago and found it quite helpful, but dated by the time I acquired it. I was simply stunned and enthralled when I discovered a 4th edition had been published. I ordered it immediately, and waited impatiently to arrive... (2 day air)... I received it today, and I can't put it down. It has completely exceeded my expectations, which were considerable given I was very much impressed with the 3rd. This book belongs in any security professionals library. If you haven't got it, you are missing the definitive compendium of security information. Once you have mastered this text, other books do an excellent job of drilling further into the details, but few can exceed the sheer scope and thoroughness of this tome. For those worried about acquiring obsolete texts, this edition is completely current and up to date! Very impressive. Highly recommmended.

Rating: 5 out of 5
Computer Security Handbook
This book is a must have for anyone working in the Information Assurance/Computer Security field. "Big Blue" was written by experienced professionals who are considered experts in their field. The book contains sections pertaining to every conceivable aspect of Infomation Assurance. I am currently using this book in my Masters program at Norwich University, and will continue to use it as a reference for many years to come. Mich Kabay and Sy Bosworth are to be commended for consolidating all of this information into one superb book. Great job!!



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