Introduction to Computer Security 1st Edition

I start searching for a good book to teach security. After read this, I can say it is "the one" for rapid courses. I suggest this book instead of Art and Science, but for a long term relationship with security I recommend the Computer Security: Art and Science from same author.

This book was required for a class that for Cyber Security.The physical book has many methodologies for beginners to get introduced into the Cyber-security Realm.If you want speed, go get the PDF. Otherwise, the physical actual book is just as good.

A very good book that deals with the basics, the math, and the practical security issues. It's better than other security books I have read.

A good general introduction to security. As it is a general introduction the material is relatively current. For specifics (new threats, etc.) it is beginning to show its age.

I bought the book because this is a text book for one of my courses (Computer Security). Although the book Computer Security: Art and Science is a much thorough one, but this one is better, if u are starting to learn about Computer Security.Note :- This book is not for those(non computer scientists) who wants to implement Security at their home.

The text appears to be detailed and comprehensive. As an introduction to computer security, there were a few assumptions made about the readers. Abbreviations used throughout the text were difficult to decipher. A common practice is to write out the terms with the abbreviations used in parentheses immediately following. I did not find this in the text, requiring me to reread the chapters several times to get a feel for what is being described. This includes statistical nomenclature. Students taking an introductory course may not have had statistics and not understand the symbols presented. For symbols, an appendix should have been included which defines those labels for readers. Otherwise, I have found the examples to bring meaning to the content. It was through the examples that I was able to grasp the intent of each chapter.

Good insight. Very thorough. Touches every layer and level. Wide ranging and in dept.

Needs to be edited to foster readability.