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The Computer Book

From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science

By: Simson L Garfinkel,Rachel H. Grunspan

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The Computer Book

From the Abacus to Artificial Intelligence, 250 Milestones in the History of Computer Science

By: Simson L Garfinkel,Rachel H. Grunspan

An illustrated journey through 250 milestones in computer science, from the ancient abacus to Boolean algebra, GPS, and social media. With 250 illustrated landmark inventions, publications, and events—encompassing everything from ancient record-keeping devices to the latest computing technologies—The Computer Book takes a chronological journey through the history and future of computer science. Two expert authors, with decades of experience working in computer research and innovation, explore topics including: the Sumerian abacus * the first spam message * Morse code * cryptography * early computers * Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics * UNIX and early programming languages * movies * video games * mainframes * minis and micros * hacking * virtual reality * and more “What a delight! A fast trip through the computing landscape in the company of friendly tour guides who know the history.” —Harry Lewis, Gordon McKay Professor of Computer Science, Harvard University

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Union Square + ORM

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1454926228

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Law and Policy for the Quantum Age

By: Chris Jay Hoofnagle,Simson L. Garfinkel

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Law and Policy for the Quantum Age

By: Chris Jay Hoofnagle,Simson L. Garfinkel

It is often said that quantum technologies are poised to change the world as we know it, but cutting through the hype, what will quantum technologies actually mean for countries and their citizens? In Law and Policy for the Quantum Age, Chris Jay Hoofnagle and Simson L. Garfinkel explain the genesis of quantum information science (QIS) and the resulting quantum technologies that are most exciting: quantum sensing, computing, and communication. This groundbreaking, timely text explains how quantum technologies work, how countries will likely employ QIS for future national defense and what the legal landscapes will be for these nations, and how companies might (or might not) profit from the technology. Hoofnagle and Garfinkel argue that the consequences of QIS are so profound that we must begin planning for them today. This title is available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

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Cambridge University Press

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1108879756

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9781108879750

Usable Security

History, Themes, and Challenges

By: Simson Garfinkel,Heather Richter Lipford

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Usable Security

History, Themes, and Challenges

By: Simson Garfinkel,Heather Richter Lipford

There has been roughly 15 years of research into approaches for aligning research in Human Computer Interaction with computer Security, more colloquially known as ``usable security.'' Although usability and security were once thought to be inherently antagonistic, today there is wide consensus that systems that are not usable will inevitably suffer security failures when they are deployed into the real world. Only by simultaneously addressing both usability and security concerns will we be able to build systems that are truly secure. This book presents the historical context of the work to date on usable security and privacy, creates a taxonomy for organizing that work, outlines current research objectives, presents lessons learned, and makes suggestions for future research.

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150

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Springer Nature

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3031023439

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9783031023439

PGP: Pretty Good Privacy

By: Simson Garfinkel

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PGP: Pretty Good Privacy

By: Simson Garfinkel

Pretty Good Privacy, or "PGP", is an encryption program widely available on the Internet. The program runs on MS-DOS, UNIX, and the Mac. PGP: Pretty Good Privacy offers both a readable technical user's guide and a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at cryptography and privacy, explaining how to get PGP from publicly available sources and how to install it on various platforms.

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442

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1565920988

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Database Nation

The Death of Privacy in the 21st Century

By: Simson Garfinkel

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Database Nation

The Death of Privacy in the 21st Century

By: Simson Garfinkel

Fifty years ago, in 1984, George Orwell imagined a future in which privacy was demolished by a totalitarian state that used spies, video surveillance, historical revisionism, and control over the media to maintain its power. Those who worry about personal privacy and identity--especially in this day of technologies that encroach upon these rights--still use Orwell's "Big Brother" language to discuss privacy issues. But the reality is that the age of a monolithic Big Brother is over. And yet the threats are perhaps even more likely to destroy the rights we've assumed were ours.Database Nation: The Death of Privacy in the 21st Century shows how, in these early years of the 21st century, advances in technology endanger our privacy in ways never before imagined. Direct marketers and retailers track our every purchase; surveillance cameras observe our movements; mobile phones will soon report our location to those who want to track us; government eavesdroppers listen in on private communications; misused medical records turn our bodies and our histories against us; and linked databases assemble detailed consumer profiles used to predict and influence our behavior. Privacy--the most basic of our civil rights--is in grave peril.Simson Garfinkel--journalist, entrepreneur, and international authority on computer security--has devoted his career to testing new technologies and warning about their implications. This newly revised update of the popular hardcover edition of Database Nation is his compelling account of how invasive technologies will affect our lives in the coming years. It's a timely, far-reaching, entertaining, and thought-provoking look at the serious threats to privacy facing us today. The book poses a disturbing question: how can we protect our basic rights to privacy, identity, and autonomy when technology is making invasion and control easier than ever before?Garfinkel's captivating blend of journalism, storytelling, and futurism is a call to arms. It will frighten, entertain, and ultimately convince us that we must take action now to protect our privacy and identity before it's too late.

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339

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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0596550642

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9780596550646

Web Security, Privacy & Commerce

By: Simson Garfinkel,Gene Spafford

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Web Security, Privacy & Commerce

By: Simson Garfinkel,Gene Spafford

Web Security, Privacy & Commerce" cuts through the hype and the front page stories. It tells readers what the real risks are and explains how to minimize them. Whether a casual (but concerned) Web surfer or a system administrator responsible for the security of a critical Web server, this book will tells users what they need to know.

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786

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0596000456

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9780596000455

Architects of the Information Society

35 Years of the Laboratory for Computer Science at MIT

By: Simson Garfinkel

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Architects of the Information Society

35 Years of the Laboratory for Computer Science at MIT

By: Simson Garfinkel

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Laboratory for Computer Science (LCS) hasbeen responsible for some of the most significant technological achievements of the past fewdecades. Much of the hardware and software driving the information revolution has been, andcontinues to be, created at LCS. Anyone who sends and receives email, communicates with colleaguesthrough a LAN, surfs the Web, or makes decisions using a spreadsheet is benefiting from thecreativity of LCS members.LCS is an interdepartmental laboratory that brings together faculty,researchers, and students in a broad program of study, research, and experimentation. Theirprincipal goal is to pursue innovations in information technology that will improve people's lives.LCS members have been instrumental in the development of ARPAnet, the Internet, the Web, Ethernet,time-shared computers, UNIX, RSA encryption, the X Windows system, NuBus, and many othertechnologies.This book, published in celebration of LCS's thirty-fifth anniversary, chronicles itshistory, achievements, and continued importance to computer science. The essays are complemented byhistorical photographs.

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MIT Press

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0262071967

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9780262071963

Building Cocoa Applications

A Step-by-step Guide

By: Simson Garfinkel,Michael K. Mahoney

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Building Cocoa Applications

A Step-by-step Guide

By: Simson Garfinkel,Michael K. Mahoney

Applications developers will find step-by-step instruction for using Cocoa to build a series of graphics applications for Mac OS X in this tutorial featuring extended examples written in Objective-C. Following material on Cocoa, the Aqua interface, and Interface builder, the bulk of the book provides instructions for building a four-function calculator, a multiple-document, multiprocess application, and a multithreaded, mouse-tracking application. Familiarity with programming in general and with the ANSI C language is assumed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

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652

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0596002351

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9780596002350

Security and Usability

Designing Secure Systems that People Can Use

By: Lorrie Faith Cranor,Simson Garfinkel

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Security and Usability

Designing Secure Systems that People Can Use

By: Lorrie Faith Cranor,Simson Garfinkel

Human factors and usability issues have traditionally played a limited role in security research and secure systems development. Security experts have largely ignored usability issues--both because they often failed to recognize the importance of human factors and because they lacked the expertise to address them. But there is a growing recognition that today's security problems can be solved only by addressing issues of usability and human factors. Increasingly, well-publicized security breaches are attributed to human errors that might have been prevented through more usable software. Indeed, the world's future cyber-security depends upon the deployment of security technology that can be broadly used by untrained computer users. Still, many people believe there is an inherent tradeoff between computer security and usability. It's true that a computer without passwords is usable, but not very secure. A computer that makes you authenticate every five minutes with a password and a fresh drop of blood might be very secure, but nobody would use it. Clearly, people need computers, and if they can't use one that's secure, they'll use one that isn't. Unfortunately, unsecured systems aren't usable for long, either. They get hacked, compromised, and otherwise rendered useless. There is increasing agreement that we need to design secure systems that people can actually use, but less agreement about how to reach this goal. Security & Usability is the first book-length work describing the current state of the art in this emerging field. Edited by security experts Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor and Dr. Simson Garfinkel, and authored by cutting-edge security and human-computerinteraction (HCI) researchers world-wide, this volume is expected to become both a classic reference and an inspiration for future research. Security & Usability groups 34 essays into six parts: Realigning Usability and Security---with careful attention to user-centered design principles, security and usability can be synergistic. Authentication Mechanisms-- techniques for identifying and authenticating computer users. Secure Systems--how system software can deliver or destroy a secure user experience. Privacy and Anonymity Systems--methods for allowing people to control the release of personal information. Commercializing Usability: The Vendor Perspective--specific experiences of security and software vendors (e.g.,IBM, Microsoft, Lotus, Firefox, and Zone Labs) in addressing usability. The Classics--groundbreaking papers that sparked the field of security and usability. This book is expected to start an avalanche of discussion, new ideas, and further advances in this important field.

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The Computer Book

The Computer Book

Law and Policy for the Quantum Age

Law and Policy for the Quantum Age

Usable Security

Usable Security

PGP: Pretty Good Privacy

PGP: Pretty Good Privacy

Database Nation

Database Nation

Web Security, Privacy & Commerce

Web Security, Privacy & Commerce

Architects of the Information Society

Architects of the Information Society

Building Cocoa Applications

Building Cocoa Applications

Security and Usability

Security and Usability

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