Elementary Information Security / Richard E Smith.

Richard E. Smith, PhD
Dr. Rick Smith, Ph.D., CISSP, is a writer, educator, and consultant who operates the Cryptosmith consulting practice. Dr. Smith has over 30 years of experience with computing systems, half of which has focused on information security. Dr. Smith also teaches at the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) and has taught at the University of Minnesota and Boston University.

Chapter 1 Security From the Ground Up
Chapter 2 Controlling a Computer
Chapter 3 Controlling Files
Chapter 4 Sharing Files
Chapter 5 Storing Files
Chapter 6 Authenticating People
Chapter 7 Encrypting Files
Chapter 8 Secret and Public Keys
Chapter 9 Encrypting Volumes
Chapter 10 Connecting Computers
Chapter 11 Networks of Networks
Chapter 12 End-to-End Networking
Chapter 13 Network Encryption
Chapter 14 Internet Services and Email
Chapter 15 The World Wide Web
Appendix Abbreviations

If we want a solid understanding of security technology, we must look closely at the underlying strengths a of information technology itself. An ideal textbook for introductory information security courses, the third edition of Elementary Information Security provides a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand introduction to the complex world of cybersecurity and technology. Thoroughly updated with recently reported cybersecurity incidents, this essential text enables students to gain direct experience by analyzing security problems and practicing simulated security activities. Emphasizing learning through experience, Elementary Information Security, Third Edition addresses technologies and cryptographic topics progressing from individual computers to more complex Internet-based systems.

Designed to fulfill curriculum requirement published the U.S. government and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Elementary Information Security, Third Edition also covers the core learning outcomes for information security education published in the ACM’s “IT 2008” curricular recommendations. Students who are interested in becoming a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) may also use this text as a study aid for the examination.


Presents security issues through simple business-oriented case studies to make cybersecurity technology and problem-solving interesting and relevan
Increased focus on the security of mobile devices and technology
NEW coverage on the internet of things (IOT
Updated cryptographic discussions to help further distinguish the roles of elliptic curve cryptography, TLS vs. SSL, quantum concepts, and modern cipher mode
Updated Attack terminology describes attack vectors and attack spaces
Premier Access contains the Cybersecurity Cloud Labs, providing a hands-on, immersive mock IT infrastructure that enables students to test their skills with realistic security scenarios within a Virtual Machine environment
Ideal for the second-year undergraduate college or university course in Information Security. This course can be found in various departments including Computer Science, Information Technology, Criminology, and Forensics.

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