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Protection of computer systems from information disclosure, theft or damage
Computer security is a subdiscipline within the field of information security. It focuses on protecting computer software, systems, and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage to hardware, software, or data, as well as to the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Computer securityA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Lessons Learned on Machine Learning for Computer SecurityInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Digital FortressThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Computer securityCited 100 times
- Go sideways: Medical device hijackA closely related topic
- Go sideways: Exploit (computer security)A closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun A branch of information security applied to both theoretical and actual computer systems and networks.
Noun A branch of computer science that addresses enforcement of 'secure' behavior on the operation of computers.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
- Vulnerabilities and attacks
- Information security practices
- Computer protection (countermeasures)
- Systems at risk
- Cost and impact of security breaches
- Attacker motivation
- Computer security incident management
- Notable attacks and breaches
- Legal issues and global regulation
- Role of government
- International actions
- National actions
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
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🆕 Influential since 2022
📚 Books worth reading
Digital FortressDan Brown · 1998
Advances in Computers, Volume 49 (Advances in Computers)Marvin V. Zelkowitz, Marshall C. Yovits · 1995
Hacking for DummiesKevin Beaver, Jutta Schmidt · 2004
Computer ConceptsJune Jamrich Parsons, Dan Oja · 1996
CISSP for dummiesLawrence H. Miller, Peter H. Gregory · 2002
Advanced Computing and Systems for SecurityRituparna Chaki, Agostino Cortesi · 2015
HackersSteven Levy · 1984
Network Security AssessmentChris McNab · 2004
Ranked by number of editions on Open Library, a rough measure of how lasting a book is.
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