Fundamentals of Secure Computer Systems

By Brett C. Tjaden and Tjaden, Brett C. Tjaden, Brett C.

The topic of computer security involves the history and techniques of cryptography. The field of cryptography predates written history. Mathematicians working for Caesar, in his drive to conquer the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 188790266X
• ISBN13: 9781887902663
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Franklin Beedle & Associates
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

My students love this book

I have taught a computer security class for several years and I have tried several different books with little success. This is the first book that my students actually found useful and understandable. No, it does not cover every topic under the sun, but it does explain the basics well. The Powerpoint lectures for each chapter that are available from the publisher are very well done. I recommend this book highly.

Good text for intro course on Computer Security

I like Tjaden's treatment of cryptography basics. Very easy to understand explanation of DES, AES, and other crypto topics. I thought some more extensive review of networking fundamentals and protocols would have been appropriate before launching into network security. Not much on the hot topics of firewalls or biometrics, and nothing at all on wireless security. OK, so maybe this book is a little light on detail. However, for $25, it's a great price for a textbook and instructors could easily augment it with additional readings and notes. I used it for a course I taught, and students seemed to like it.