"Origins of Terrorism examines the roots of Islamic terrorism, it's history, and some of the foundational figures in prominent terrorist organizations. Throughout, the book also addresses the use of terrorism, the "how's" and "why's" of terrorists' goals, and their modus operand…
"Several governments around the world are calling for the use of biometric systems to be used to deliver crucial societal functions, therefore making it an urgent need to act. The current performance of some biometric systems regarding the combination of error rate, robustness, …
Modern systems are an intertwined mesh of human process, physical security, and technology. Attackers are aware of this, commonly leveraging a weakness in one form of security to gain control over an otherwise protected operation. To expose these weaknesses, we need a single uni…
Cybersecurity analytics
by Verma, Rakesh M., Marchette, David J.
fromChapman & Hall/CRC Data Science Series
"This book organizes in one place the mathematics, probability, statistics and machine learning information that is required for a practitioner of cybersecurity analytics, as well as the basics of cybersecurity needed for a practitioner"--
Faced with the compliance requirements of increasingly punitive information and privacy-related regulation, as well as the proliferation of complex threats to information security, there is an urgent need for organizations to adopt IT governance best practice. IT Governance is a…
Proof techniques in cryptography are very difficult to understand, even for students or researchers who major in cryptography. In addition, in contrast to the excessive emphases on the security proofs of the cryptographic schemes, practical aspects of them have received comparat…
"Penetration testing is used as a means to test the security of both private, government, military and corporate computer networks. Suitable for both the novice and the experienced professional, this book provides step-by-step procedures for using the mainly free commercially av…
"Studying the flagship New York City Police Department is critical to understanding policing and democratic society. An examination of the department by experts who have been watching it for years, this book reviews qualitative research on how the community views the NYPD, polic…
The traditional view of information security includes three cornerstones: confidentiality, integrity, and availability, also known as the CIA of information security. As the field has become more complex, both novices and professionals with years of experience need a good refere…
"The traditional view of information security includes three cornerstones: confidentiality, integrity, and availability, also known as the CIA of information security. As the field has become more complex, both novices and professionals with years of experience need a good refer…
Table of ContentsList of FiguresList of TablesForewordAbout the AuthorsAcknowledgementsPrefaceContributorsIntroductionWhat is DDoS?History and MotivationLegal ConsiderationsDDoS Research: TrafficDDoS Research: TestingDDoS Research: EvaluationAttack DetectionDeceiving DDoS Detect…
This book will raise awareness on emerging challenges of AI-empowered cyber arms used in weapon systems and stockpiled in the global cyber arms race. Based on real life events, it provides a comprehensive analysis of cyber offensive and defensive landscape, analyses the cyber ar…
Social network usage has increased exponentially in recent years. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and Instagram, not only facilitate sharing of personal data but also connect people professionally. However, development of these platforms with more enhanced fe…
The Cybersecurity Body of Knowledge explains the content, purpose, and use of eight knowledge areas that define the boundaries of the discipline of cybersecurity. The discussion focuses on, and is driven by, the essential concepts of each knowledge area that collectively capture…
"This book explains the content, purpose and use of the eight standard knowledge areas that constitute the emerging discipline of cybersecurity. It captures and explains that body of knowledge, to provide teachers and students with a complete picture of the field at a suitable d…