Principles Of Computer Security Solution Manual 3rd
Book Preface The success of a learning endeavor rests on several factors including the complexity of the material and the level of direct involvement on the part of the student. It takes more than passive attendance at a lecture to learn most complex subjects. Truly learning and understanding all the elements of a complex issue requires exploration that comes from more intimate involvement with the material. Computer security is a complex subject with many composite domains, overlapping principles, and highly specific, detailed technical aspects. Developing skilled professionals in computer security requires that several components be addressed, namely, technical and principle-based knowledge, coupled with practical experience using that knowledge in operational situations.
This book is designed to assist in simulating the practical experience portion of the knowledge base of computer security. This book is not a stand-alone reference designed to cover all aspects of computer security but is intended as a resource to put the principles of computer security into practice. It contains labs suitable for students ranging from novices to more advanced security experts. It can be used in conjunction with many computer security books; however, it has been tailored to accompany McGraw-Hill Education’s Principles of Computer Security, Fourth Edition, with cross-references provided after each lab. Together, in a well-balanced curriculum, these two books provide a foundation for understanding basic computer security concepts and skills. Pedagogical Design This book is laid out in four sections, each corresponding to a question associated with the natural progression of inquiry for securing just about anything. These questions act as a structured framework designed to build upon each previous section as you strive to develop a hands-on understanding of computer security principles.
The questions are as follows:. How does the system work?. How is the system vulnerable, and what are the threats?.
How do you prevent harm to the system?. How do you detect and respond to attacks on the system? These four questions build upon one another.
First, it is important to understand how a system works before you can see the vulnerabilities it has. After studying the vulnerabilities and the threats that act upon them, you must look to the methods for preventing harm to the system. Lastly, even in the most secure environments, you must prepare for the worst and ask how can you detect attacks and how should you respond to them.
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These four questions are key questions for students to learn. They are arguably more important than the content itself. Technology will change, and the content will change, but the thought process will remain the same. Lab Exercise Design This lab manual is specifically designed to allow flexibility on the part of instructors. There is flexibility in regard to equipment and setup because the labs can be performed on a Windows, Linux, or Mac platform with the use of virtual machines.
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There is flexibility in regard to equipment quantity because both stand-alone networks and virtual networks can be employed. Lastly, there is flexibility in lab selection because it is not expected that every lab will be employed; rather, a selection of appropriate labs may be taken to support specific concepts. Download Ebook Read Now File Type Upload Date.