Security in Computing 6th Edition

Security in Computing, 6th Edition by Charles Pfleeger, Shari Lawrence Pfleeger, and Lizzie Coles-Kemp is a definitive, classroom-ready guide for anyone serious about protecting information systems. This updated edition blends rigorous theory with practical insight to make complex topics accessible to students, IT professionals, and security leaders around the world.

Discover a clear roadmap through essential domains — cryptography, secure software engineering, network defenses, risk assessment, incident response, human factors, and legal and regulatory considerations such as privacy frameworks that shape global practice. Carefully structured chapters connect foundational principles to modern threats, using engaging examples and real-world case studies that reflect contemporary cyber risk across industries and regions.

Written by leading authorities in cybersecurity, the book emphasizes both technical controls and organizational strategy. You’ll find concise explanations of security models, hands-on scenarios for decision-making, and guidance on designing resilient systems. The pedagogy supports classroom use and professional reference alike: each chapter builds competence with a balance of conceptual clarity and applied practice.

Whether you’re studying cybersecurity, upskilling as an IT professional, or shaping policy within an enterprise, this edition equips you to anticipate threats and implement effective defenses. Its global perspective ensures relevance for readers in North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, linking technology with human and regulatory challenges.

Bring trusted, evidence-based security knowledge to your library — add Security in Computing, 6th Edition to your collection today and strengthen your capability to protect information assets in an increasingly connected world.

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