Elementary Information Security by Richard E Smith

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Elementary Information Security by Richard E Smith

If we want a solid understanding of security technology, we must look closely at the underlying strengths a of information technology itself. An ideal text for introductory information security courses, the Third Edition of Elementary Information Security provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand introduction to the complex world of cybersecurity and technology. Thoroughly updated with recently reported cybersecurity incidents, this essential text enables students to gain direct experience by analyzing security problems and practicing simulated security activities. Emphasizing learning through experience, Elementary Information Security, Third Edition addresses technologies and cryptographic topics progressing from individual computers to more complex Internet-based systems. Designed to fulfill curriculum requirement published the U.S. government and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Elementary Information Security, Third Edition also covers the core learning outcomes for information security education published in the ACM's IT 2008 curricular recommendations. Students who are interested in becoming a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISP) may also use this text as a study aid for the examination.

Dr. Rick Smith, Ph.D., CISSP, is a writer, educator, and consultant who operates the Cryptosmith consulting practice. Dr. Smith has over 30 years of experience with computing systems, half of which has focused on information security. Dr. Smith also teaches at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) and has taught at the University of Minnesota and Boston University.

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ISBN 13 9781284214741
ISBN 10 1284214745
Title Elementary Information Security
Author Richard E Smith
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
Year published 2019-10-28
Number of pages 708
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