FOREWORD

Decisions, decisions, decisions—selecting a book for a class is tricky for me. If a book is for personal reading pleasure, I merely decide if I would I like reading it. If the book is for my professional development, I have to decide if it will meet my needs and be a pleasure to read. Finally, if the choice is for my students, I have to decide if it will be a pleasure to read, meet their needs, and be clear and concise.

This new edition of Principles of Computer Security passes all three tests with flying colors. I enjoyed reading it. If I needed to pass the CompTIA Security+ or similar practitioner examination, it would prepare me. And finally, based on personal experience, students will like this book and find it to be valuable ...

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