Computer and Network Security Essentials (1st ed. 2018)

This book introduces readers to the tools needed to protect IT resources and communicate with security specialists when there is a security problem.

The book covers a wide range of security topics including Cryptographic Technologies, Network Security, Security Management, Information Assurance, Security Applications, Computer Security, Hardware Security, and Biometrics and Forensics.

It introduces the concepts, techniques, methods, approaches, and trends needed by security specialists to improve their security skills and capabilities.

Further, it provides a glimpse into future directions where security techniques, policies, applications, and theories are headed.

The book represents a collection of carefully selected and reviewed chapters written by diverse security experts in the listed fields and edited by prominent security researchers.

Complementary slides are available for download on the book's website at Springer.com.