For students, programmers, and development managers, this volume on secure software design provides practical advice for creating robust code that is resistant to common software based attacks. Beginning with a discussion of the current state of software based hacking threats, the work covers topics such as network and operating system environments, database risks, programming language weaknesses, planning for security requirements, vulnerability mapping, development and implementation, personnel training for security, developing a security culture, and web application threats and secure data management techniques. Chapters include illustrations and sidebars covering technical details as well as quiz questions and advanced projects. Instructor test banks are available. Richardson is a professor of information technology at College of Business South University and Theis teaches at Regis University. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)