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Record Nr.

UNINA9911020429303321

Autore

Tapiador Juan

Titolo

The Computer Security Workbook : A Course Companion Resource / / by Juan Tapiador

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-88142-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (205 pages)

Collana

Undergraduate Topics in Computer Science, , 2197-1781

Disciplina

005.8076

Soggetti

Data protection

Computer networks - Security measures

Computer science

Data and Information Security

Mobile and Network Security

Computer Science Logic and Foundations of Programming

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Computer Security Concepts -- 2. Authentication -- 3. Access Control -- 4. TCP/IP Security -- 5. Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems -- 6. Transport Layer Security -- 7. Vulnerabilities and Attacks -- 8. Malware.

Sommario/riassunto

Mastering computer security requires more than just technical knowledge of software, systems and networks—it demands analytical thinking, a problem-solving mindset, and creative reasoning. These skills are best cultivated through practical challenges and structured problem-solving. This book presents a collection of questions and problems on a wide range of topics typically taught in introductory computer security courses, including basic concepts and principles, authentication techniques, access control models and methods, network security, software vulnerabilities, and malware. Topics and features: The exercises range in complexity to ensure progressive skill development—from foundational knowledge (e.g., defining and understanding basic security ideas and principles) to more advanced problem-solving (e.g., applying knowledge to analyze a security protocol, synthesizing concepts, making judgments about a design, or



creating solutions). Each exercise is accompanied by a solution intended to serve as a learning aid and facilitate self-assessment. Some solutions include historical notes and additional references that could be useful to readers who are willing to explore a subject in more depth. The problems include practical scenarios and real-world cases, ensuring that readers understand how principles are applied in practice. The content is organized into sections and chapters that are mostly self-contained, so readers can explore them in any order. The material is flexible and can be adapted for various courses and audiences, allowing instructors and learners to select topics based on their needs. This unique textbook/reference offers broad appeal: The exercises are intended to complement other learning materials and are tailored to different skill levels, allowing beginners to build a strong foundation while offering advanced challenges to more experienced learners. Juan Tapiador is Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain.