Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World - Hardcover

by Bruce Schneier (Author)

This anniversary edition which has stood the test of time as a runaway best-seller provides a practical, straight-forward guide to achieving security throughout computer networks. No theory, no math, no fiction of what should be working but isn't, just the facts. Known as the master of cryptography, Schneier uses his extensive field experience with his own clients to dispel the myths that often mislead IT managers as they try to build secure systems. A much-touted section: Schneier's tutorial on just what cryptography (a subset of computer security) can and cannot do for them, has received far-reaching praise from both the technical and business community.

Praise for Secrets and Lies

"This is a business issue, not a technical one, and executives can no longer leave such decisions to techies. That's why Secrets and Lies belongs in every manager's library."-Business Week

"Startlingly lively....a jewel box of little surprises you can actually use."-Fortune

"Secrets is a comprehensive, well-written work on a topic few business leaders can afford to neglect."-Business 2.0

"Instead of talking algorithms to geeky programmers, [Schneier] offers a primer in practical computer security aimed at those shopping, communicating or doing business online-almost everyone, in other words."-The Economist

"Schneier...peppers the book with lively anecdotes and aphorisms, making it unusually accessible."-Los Angeles Times

With a new and compelling Introduction by the author, this premium edition will become a keepsake for security enthusiasts of every stripe.

Front Jacket

Secrets and Lies remains as relevant, if not more relevant today than when first published in 2000. This special 15th anniversary edition celebrates a decade and a half of smart, straight-forward advice on achieving security throughout computer networks from the leading authority on security. Inside you will find a compelling introduction by author Bruce Schneier written specifically for this keepsake edition, one that security enthusiasts everywhere will enjoy.

This timeless bestseller explains what everyone in business needs to know about security in order to survive and be competitive. Pragmatic, interesting, and humorous, Schneier exposes the digital world and the realities of our networked society. He examines the entire system, from the reasons for technical insecurities to the minds behind malicious attacks. You'll be guided through the security war zone and learn how to understand and arm yourself against the threats of our connected world.

There are no quick fixes for digital security. And with the number of security vulnerabilities, breaches, and digital disasters increasing over time, it's vital that you learn how to manage the vulnerabilities and protect your data in this networked world. You need to understand who the attackers are, what they want, and how to deal with the threats they represent. In Secrets and Lies, you'll learn about security technologies and product capabilities, as well as their limitations. And you'll find out how to respond given the landscape of your system and the limitations of your business.

With its accessible style, this practical guide covers:

• Digital threats and attacks that you must understand
• Security products and processes
• Limitations of technology
• Steps involved in product testing to discover security flaws
• Risk assessment in your company
• Implementation of security policies and countermeasures

Secrets and Lies offers the expert guidance you'll need to make the right choices about securing your digital self.

Back Jacket

Secrets and Lies remains as relevant, if not more relevant today than when first published in 2000. This special 15th anniversary edition celebrates a decade and a half of smart, straight-forward advice on achieving security throughout computer networks from the leading authority on security. Inside you will find a compelling introduction by author Bruce Schneier written specifically for this keepsake edition, one that security enthusiasts everywhere will enjoy.

This timeless bestseller explains what everyone in business needs to know about security in order to survive and be competitive. Pragmatic, interesting, and humorous, Schneier exposes the digital world and the realities of our networked society. He examines the entire system, from the reasons for technical insecurities to the minds behind malicious attacks. You'll be guided through the security war zone and learn how to understand and arm yourself against the threats of our connected world.

There are no quick fixes for digital security. And with the number of security vulnerabilities, breaches, and digital disasters increasing over time, it's vital that you learn how to manage the vulnerabilities and protect your data in this networked world. You need to understand who the attackers are, what they want, and how to deal with the threats they represent. In Secrets and Lies, you'll learn about security technologies and product capabilities, as well as their limitations. And you'll find out how to respond given the landscape of your system and the limitations of your business.

With its accessible style, this practical guide covers:

• Digital threats and attacks that you must understand
• Security products and processes
• Limitations of technology
• Steps involved in product testing to discover security flaws
• Risk assessment in your company
• Implementation of security policies and countermeasures

Secrets and Lies offers the expert guidance you'll need to make the right choices about securing your digital self.

Author Biography

Bruce Schneier is an internationally renowned security technologist, called a "security guru" by The Economist. He is the author of twelve books--including his seminal work, Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C, and Secrets & Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World as well as hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers. His influential newsletter "Crypto-Gram" and blog "Schneier on Security" are read by over 250,000 people. Schneier is a fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard Law School, a program fellow at the New America Foundation's Open Technology Institute, a board member of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and an Advisory Board member of the Electronic Privacy Information Center. He is also the Chief Technology Officer of Resilient Systems, Inc. You can read his blog, essays, and academic papers at www.schneier.com. He tweets at @schneierblog.