Computer Security: Principles and Practice (2nd Edition) (Stallings)

The book content is pretty good...I was more concerned with a decent looking book because I wanted to display it in my office. I originally received a poor copy, however, Amazon contacted me immediately, refunded the money, and I was able to purchase another copy. Once again, Amazon comes through. Thanks, Amazon!

This was a required buy for class, although I didn't particularly mind this book. Terminology especially was very well defined, and honestly reading the book was probably better than going to class. Not to say that you shouldn't attend lectures, I simply had a very boring professor that was hard to pay attention to. This book made it easier to learn the material by comparing it with the professors lecture slides. Also did practice problems from the book, some of which were sort of tedious, but I suppose that's how they make sure you really know the material.I never tried to use any supplemental online material from the book. I believe it did come with an online key, but it was never used so I can't say anything about it either way. I purchased the hardcover version of the book, not a digital copy.

I purchased this to increase my understanding of computer security. I figured this was your typical security book, not quite. This is a full blown text book. Very informative, Very dry. Very much need coffee.

The information contained within this text is an absolute waste of time. This is one of the most poorly written texts I have ever encountered (I have nearly 15 years in the academic world and I have written texts as well). Many typos, many grammar issues and sometimes the topic creeps to the point of frustration. Several times throughout this text statements like "We will review two types of...etc." and then, only ONE thing is presented. If you are required to purchase this text for a class, rent it or find some place to get it cheap or free (ask a friend who got suckered into buying it for their copy). Be sure to tell your professor the quality of this text is poor. Much of the information in the text is repeated (the first four chapters can be condensed into about 10 pages of meaningful information) and the "use" or pretend maths...is a little sad and pretty annoying. Why make something that is relatively straight forward so complex? Why make up maths explanations for systems that already exist? This feels like a poorly written government (US Government, to be precise) manual pretending to be an academic text. I do not understand why so many information technology texts are so poorly written? Well, this one should be tossed on the F451 pile... all of the information contained here can be found for free on the web and in much easier to digest formats. If I could get my rental money back, I would.

This book is very comprehensive in terms of the IT Security coverage presented in the various chapters. The material is up-to-date and explained very well.

I purchased this book for a college course. It was easy to follow along and I learned a lot of Sec based information.

This was the text book for my class. It definitely covered the material that my professor was covering in class and gave more information about it so that I felt I had a good background to supplement what he covered in class. Well written and easy to understand. Delivered quickly since I bought the kindle version.

I received this textbook in really good condition and this book was a used book. I will need more textbooks for my future courses since the price less than other store for a used and really condition of textbook.