Secrets and lies : digital security in a networked world
by
 
Schneier, Bruce, 1963-

Title
Secrets and lies : digital security in a networked world

Author
Schneier, Bruce, 1963-

ISBN
9780471253112

Personal Author
Schneier, Bruce, 1963-

Publication Information
New York : John Wiley, 2000.

Physical Description
xv, 412 pages ; 24 cm

General Note
"Wiley Computer Publishing."

Contents
Introduction -- The landscape -- Digital threats -- Attacks -- Adversaries -- Security needs -- Technologies -- Cryptography -- Cryptography in context -- Computer security -- Identification and authentication -- Networked-computer security -- Network security -- Network defenses -- Software reliability -- Secure hardware -- Certificates and credentials -- Security tricks -- The human factor -- Strategies -- Vulnerabilities and the vulnerability landscape -- T.

Abstract
"Information security expert Bruce Schneier explains what everyone in business needs to know about security in order to survive and be competitive. Pragmatic, interesting, and humorous, Schneier exposes the digital world and the realities of our networked society. He examines the entire system, from the reasons for technical insecurities to the minds behind malicious attacks. You'll be guided through the security war zone, and learn how to understand and arm yourself against the threats of our connected world." "Secrets and Lies offers the expert guidance you'll need to make the right choices about securing your digital self."--Jacket.

Subject Term
Computer security.
 
Computer networks -- Security measures.
 
sécurité information.
 
fiabilité logiciel.
 
authentification.
 
identification.
 
cryptographie.
 
sécurité ordinateur.
 
sécurité réseau.
 
Sécurité informatique.
 
Réseaux d'ordinateurs -- Sécurité -- Mesures.
 
Computer networks -- Security measures. (OCoLC)fst00872341
 
Computer security. (OCoLC)fst00872484
 
Computernetwerken.
 
Databescherming.
 
Réseaux d'ordinateurs -- Mesures de sûreté.
 
Entreprises -- Réseaux d'ordinateurs -- Mesures de sûreté.
 
Rechnernetz.
 
Datensicherung.
 
Internet.

Electronic Access
Table of contents Kostenfrei
 
Table of contents http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/toc/onix04/00042252.html
 
Contributor biographical information http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0705/00042252-b.html
 
Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/wiley0310/00042252.html


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