Carry On: Sound Advice from Schneier on Security

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John Wiley & Sons, Nov 20, 2013 - Computers - 384 pages

Up-to-the-minute observations from a world-famous security expert

Bruce Schneier is known worldwide as the foremost authority and commentator on every security issue from cyber-terrorism to airport surveillance. This groundbreaking book features more than 160 commentaries on recent events including the Boston Marathon bombing, the NSA's ubiquitous surveillance programs, Chinese cyber-attacks, the privacy of cloud computing, and how to hack the Papal election. Timely as an Internet news report and always insightful, Schneier explains, debunks, and draws lessons from current events that are valuable for security experts and ordinary citizens alike.

  • Bruce Schneier's worldwide reputation as a security guru has earned him more than 250,000 loyal blog and newsletter readers
  • This anthology offers Schneier's observations on some of the most timely security issues of our day, including the Boston Marathon bombing, the NSA's Internet surveillance, ongoing aviation security issues, and Chinese cyber-attacks
  • It features the author's unique take on issues involving crime, terrorism, spying, privacy, voting, security policy and law, travel security, the psychology and economics of security, and much more
  • Previous Schneier books have sold over 500,000 copies

Carry On: Sound Advice from Schneier on Security is packed with information and ideas that are of interest to anyone living in today's insecure world.

 

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About the author (2013)

BRUCE SCHNEIER is an internationally renowned security technologist who studies the human side of security. A prolific author, he has produced hundreds of articles, essays, and academic papers, as well as 11 books that together have sold over 500,000 copies. He has testified before Congress, is a frequent guest on television and radio, and is regularly quoted in the press. His blog and monthly newsletter at www.schneier.com reach over 250,000 devoted readers worldwide.

Bibliographic information

TitleCarry On: Sound Advice from Schneier on Security
Bienestar y proteccion social
AuthorBruce Schneier
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, 2013
ISBN1118790820, 9781118790823
Length384 pages
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Computers / Networking / General
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