Computer Security Basics by Deborah Russell
This introduction to the many areas of computer security is also a detailed description of current security standards. It describes complicated concepts like trusted systems, encryption, and mandatory access control in simple terms, and contains an introduction to the Orange Book.
Deborah Russell is an acquisitions editor for O'Reilly & Associates and also manages documentation consulting services for a joint venture of O'Reilly & Associates and Cambridge Computer Associates. In recent years, the focus of her consulting work has been computer security. Her consulting projects include work on the development of a secure UNIX kernel, several trusted operating systems, and a secure compartmented mode workstation. Ms. Russell has worked closely with a number of vendors during the "Orange Book" trusted system evaluation process. She has a degree from Harvard University and is currently developing additional books for O'Reilly & Associates on security and database topics. G.T. Gangemi, Sr., is Director of Wang Laboratories' Secure Systems Program. The Wang organization mirrors the structure of the U.S. government's Information Security (INFOSEC) program, encompassing computer security (COMPUSEC), communications security (COMSEC), TEMPEST, and physical access. Mr. Gangemi is responsible for all Wang security-related products designed for government and commercial use. He has previously held management positions at Wang in a variety of areas, including research and development, product management and marketing, account management, and business planning. He attended La Salle College and the Program for Senior Executives at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. He served in the U.S. Army and is a private pilot.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780937175712 |
| ISBN 10 | 0937175714 |
| Title | Computer Security Basics |
| Author | Deborah Russell |
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| Binding Type | Book |
| Publisher | O'Reilly Media |
| Year published | 1991-08-20 |
| Number of pages | 470 |
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