Includes bibliographical references and index.

Cryptographic tools -- User authentication -- Access control -- Database security -- Malicious software -- Denial-of-service attacks -- Intrusion detection -- Firewalls and intrusion prevention systems -- Buffer overflow -- Software security -- Operating system security -- Trusted computing and multilevel security -- IT security management and risk assessment -- IT security controls, plans, and procedures -- Physical and infrastructure security -- Human resources security -- Security auditing -- Legal and ethical aspects -- Symmetric encryption and message confidentiality -- Public-key cryptography and message authentication -- Internet security protocols and standards -- Internet authentication applications -- Wireless network security -- Appendix A. Projects and other student exercises for teaching computer security.