BKCPCMSC.RVW   950320
 
"Computer & Communications Security", James Arlin Cooper, 1989, 0-07-012926-6
%A   James Arlin Cooper
%C   2600 Tenth St., Berkeley, CA   94710
%D   1989
%G   0-07-012926-6
%I   McGraw-Hill Communications Series
%O   510-548-2805 800-227-0900 lkissing@osborne.mhs.compuserve.com
%P   411
%T   "Computer & Communications Security"
 
This is a textbook for a security course.  It has a good breadth of coverage in
theoretical areas.  There are problems and ethical dilemmae at the end of each
chapter.  The bibliographic references are a bit dated.
 
The author is obviously unused to practical security considerations:  social
engineering is never mentioned.  An engineering background shows through: 
there is a lot of math, including a theoretical basis for "doppler" detection
of intruders (motion).  The coverage of "hackers" and software threats
indicates a heavy influence from the popular press and no real understanding of
the issues.
 
copyright Robert M. Slade, 1995   BKCPCMSC.RVW   950320

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