Beyond Fear
Thinking Sensibly about Security in an Uncertain World
A book by Bruce Schneier
Talking about security can lead to anxiety, panic, and dread... or cool assessments, common sense and practical planning.
Over the last two years we've become obsessed with security, and put in place a whole host of policies and procedures that will do... exactly what? In his latest book, Beyond Fear, security expert Bruce Schneier explains how security really works. The key is to think of security not in absolutes, but in terms of sensible trade-offs, whether on a personal or global scale. Schneier's practical approach to problem-solving is a refreshing antidote to today's doomsday pessimism and anxiety. With the technical know-how and common sense that have made him one of the world's top security experts, Schneier shows how we can move beyond fear to start thinking sensibly and creatively about security.
“He is one of the world's leading experts on computer security, and arguably the most articulate.”
—The Economist
"...intriguing and thought-provoking...”
—Computerworld
"...unquestionably the world's foremost security technologist....”
—Connections, Canadian Information Processing Society
"Bruce is the first person I call when I need to understand a hard security question.”
—Elinor Abreu, Reuters
Binding: Hardcover
Publication date: 05/04/2006
Publisher: COPERNICUS
Pages: 296
Height: 1.13IN
Width: 6.36IN
Illustration: Yes
Copyright Year: 2003
Author: B. Schneier