O'Reilly Published Computer Security Basics, Second Edition

According to Rick Lehtinen, author of the new edition of Computer Security Basics (Lehtinen, Russell, and Gangemi, O'Reilly, US $39.99), computer security has taken on some new meanings in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and this new emphasis on computer and network safety has percolated down to the ordinary user's computer in the den or living room.

The book describes complicated concepts--such as trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control--in simple terms. Ideal for anyone who is involved with computer security, including security administrators, system administrators, developers, and IT managers, it covers the following topics and more:

• Security breaches, such as viruses and other malicious programs
  
• Cryptography
  
• Biometrics
  
• Wireless network security
  
• Computer security and requirements of the Orange Book
  
• Government regulations
  
• OSI Model and TEMPEST

[Bill Fox]