Computer Insecurity : Risking the System

Steven M Furnell

ISBN 10: 1852339438 / ISBN 13: 9781852339432

Published by Springer London Okt 2005, 2005

About this Item

Neuware - Many existing titles provide introductions to security concepts and technologies. However, they are typically presented in the style of either academic textbooks or 'how to' guides. A business manager, for example, will be more interested in the problems that he may face, and their impact, before being told about the technological solutionsThe comprehensively researched text makes reference to many real-life examples to illustrate the points being made, which help to provide evidence of security incidents and the consequences.The book helps to answer the question of why we, particularly if working in corporate roles, should care about IT security, by presenting examples of how insecure systems can be open to exploitation. The aim is to instil readers with a sense of security awareness and foster a more security-conscious IT culture.The text does not focus upon the technological solutions required - it instead concentrates upon the variety of possible vulnerabilities and the likely consequences.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Computer Insecurity : Risking the System
• Publisher: Springer London Okt 2005
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1852339438
• ISBN 13: 9781852339432
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 158H x 12D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 158 millimeters height by 12 millimeters depth
• Weight: 290 grams

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Synopsis

Many existing titles provide introductions to security concepts and technologies. However, they are typically presented in the style of either academic textbooks or ‘how to’ guides. A business manager, for example, will be more interested in the problems that he may face, and their impact, before being told about the technological solutions.

The comprehensively researched text makes reference to many real-life examples to illustrate the points being made, which help to provide evidence of security incidents and the consequences. The book helps to answer the question of why we, particularly if working in corporate roles, should care about IT security, by presenting examples of how insecure systems can be open to exploitation. The aim is to instil readers with a sense of security awareness and foster a more security-conscious IT culture. The text does not focus upon the technological solutions required – it instead concentrates upon the variety of possible vulnerabilities and the likely consequences.

About the Author

Dr. Steven Furnell is a reader in information systems security at the University of Plymouth, and has already published one book: "Cybercrime: Vandalising The Information Society", Paperback: 336 pages ; Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co; 1st edition (December 21, 2001), ISBN: 0201721597.

Aside from the assigned reviewers and a number of Dr Furnell’s academic colleagues, the manuscript has also been read by Dr Jeremy Ward, Service Development Director of for Symantec UK, who provided summary feedback describing it as "really excellent".