Security in Computing Fifth Edition

Security in Computing, Fifth Edition, authored by Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, and Jonathan Margulies This book is “Security in Computing,” Fifth Edition, a comprehensive textbook on computer security. It is authored by Charles P. Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, and Jonathan Margulies. Subject: Information technology and computer security. Publisher: Prentice Hall. Key Details: Purpose: It serves as a definitive guide for students and professionals, covering foundational security principles and their application across various system components. Core Topics: The Fifth Edition specifically updates the material to include modern challenges such as cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cyber warfare. Approach: It uses a layered strategy to help readers “think like an attacker” to better understand and implement countermeasures against threats to browsers, operating systems, and programs.