1.6. What's Next
This book describes all aspects of security in computing. By studying it, you will become acquainted with computer security's major problem areas, the controls that are effective against them, and how current research is addressing the open problems.
To present security in a comprehensive way, this book is organized in four parts. The first part introduces encryption, an important tool on which many controls are based. That introduction presents encryption's goals, terminology, and use. You will be able to understand the role of encryption in addressing security needs without having to learn the intricate details of particular encryption methods. Then, the second part contains material on the hardware and software components ...
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