This book presents a state-of-the-art review of current perspectives in information systems security in view of the information society of the 21st century. It will be essential reading for information technology security specialists, computer professionals, EDP managers, EDP auditors, managers, researchers and students working on the subject.

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Information and communication systems security. Management of information security. Network and distributed systems security. Applications of cryptography. Legal, ethical and social issues of information security. Standardisation, certification and accreditation issues. Privacy issues in the information society. Intrusion detection systems.