Why we use it for a graduate class

The one major strength of this book, from a computer science viewpoint, is its emphasis on "attack patterns". This systemization of these issues really differentiates this book from many of its competitors (which tend to be either the latest 500 hacks or descriptions of standards). Put simply CS is the study of algorithms, and this book fits nicely into that tradition.

Other Reviews

• Great all-around reference!
• Don't let the black hat on the cover fool you...
• Not as good as other works by these great authors, but still valuable
• Want to fix things instead of break them?
• Why we use it for a graduate class