This is Volume 83 of the Advances in Computers, subtitled Security on the Web. This series, continuously published since 1960, is the oldest series covering the development of the computer industry. With the impact that the World Wide Web has on every facet of our lives today, this volume focuses on the security aspect of computing....

Hacking and electronic crimes sophistication has grown at an exponential rate in recent years. In fact, recent reports have indicated that cyber crime already surpasses the illegal drug trade! Unethical hackers better known as black hats are preying on information systems of government, corporate, public, and private networks and are...

In the fast-moving world of computers, things are always changing. Since the first edition of this strong-selling book appeared two years ago, network security techniques and tools have evolved rapidly to meet new and more sophisticated threats that pop up with alarming regularity. The second edition offers both new and...

Who knows what evil is poking around your network perimeter? Snort will sniff out worms, system crackers, and other bad guys, and this friendly guide helps you...

Network and System Security provides focused coverage of network and system security technologies. Explores practical solutions to a wide range of network and systems security issues. Chapters are authored by leading experts in the field and address the immediate and long term challenges in the authors' respective areas of expertise....