William J. Buchanan Books

It's 1987 and Joseph Pullman and his parents have just moved to Maritime, Maryland. Meanwhile, Mother is gone and Joseph's father has retreated to his basement workshop. When a local boy goes missing and is finally found unconscious in the woods, Maritime is shaken.

Exploring the contentious nature of cryptography, this book delves into its dual role in society—protecting individual privacy and security while also posing challenges to societal protection. It aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of how encryption can enhance privacy, identity assurance, and integrity, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the implications of cryptography in modern life.

Focusing on the essentials of cyber security and digital forensics, this text delves into intrusion detection systems, encryption, and authentication. It provides a comprehensive overview of security concepts, including hashing, digital certificates, and enhanced software security. The book also explores risk assessment, threat analysis, and network forensics, alongside topics like data hiding and cloud computing. Additionally, it offers practical resources such as simulators, test questions, labs, and online lectures through its accompanying website.

Focusing on data privacy, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a stringent EU law designed to safeguard the rights and freedoms of individuals regarding their personal data. It mandates that all organizations, regardless of location, comply with its provisions when handling data related to EU citizens. This regulation emphasizes the importance of protecting personal information and ensuring its security in an increasingly digital world.

The Glasgow School of Art is famous for its young designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who has now become the most celebrated British architect in Europe since a fellow Scot, Robert Adam.