Download or read book The Myths of Security written by John Viega and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2009-06-19 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think computer security has improved in recent years, Myths of Security will shake you out of your complacency. Longtime security professional John Viega reports on the sorry state of security, with concrete suggestions for professionals and individuals confronting the issue. Provocative, insightful, and often controversial, The Myths of Security addresses IT professionals who deal with security issues, and speaks to Mac and PC users who spend time online.