The Art of Computer Virus Research and Defense
by Peter Szor
ISBN-10: 0321304543
ISBN-13: 9780321304544
$54.99
Book Specs
Trade Paper
Addison-Wesley Professional
Published on
Feb 3, 2005
Edition
1st Edition
Dimensions
7.00x1.80x9.20 Inches
Weight
2.27 Pounds
About the Book
Peter Szor takes you behind the scenes of anti-virus research, showing howthey are analyzed, how they spread, and--most importantly--how to effectivelydefend against them. This book offers an encyclopedic treatment of thecomputer virus, including: a history of computer viruses, virus behavior,classification, protection strategies, anti-virus and worm-blocking techniques,and how to conduct an accurate threat analysis. The Art of Computer VirusResearch and Defense entertains readers with its look at anti-virus research, butmore importantly it truly arms them in the fight against computer viruses.As one of the lead researchers behind Norton AntiVirus, the most popularantivirus program in the industry, Peter Szor studies viruses every day. Byshowing how viruses really work, this book will help security professionals andstudents protect against them, recognize them, and analyze and limit thedamage they can do.