{"product_id":"math-for-security-isbn-9781718502567","title":"Math for Security","description":"\u003cb\u003eUse applied math to map fire stations, develop facial recognition software, solve the art gallery problem and more in this hands-on, real-world infosec book.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore the intersection of mathematics and computer security with this engaging and accessible guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMath for Security\u003c\/i\u003e will equip you with essential tools to tackle complex security problems head on. All you need are some basic programming skills. Once you’ve set up your development environment and reviewed the necessary Python syntax and math notation in the early chapters, you’ll dive deep into practical applications, leveraging the power of math to analyze networks, optimize resource distribution, and much more. In the book’s final chapters, you’ll take your projects from proof of concepts to viable applications and explore options for delivering them to end users.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you work through various security scenarios, you’ll:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmploy packet analysis and graph theory to detect data exfiltration attempts in a network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredict potential targets and find weaknesses in social networks with Monte Carlo simulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse basic geometry and OpenCell data to triangulate a phone’s location without GPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply computational geometry to Voronoi diagrams for use in emergency service planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrain a facial recognition system with machine learning for real-time identity verification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse spatial analysis to distribute physical security features effectively in an art gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re an aspiring security professional, a social network analyst, or an innovator seeking to create cutting-edge security solutions, this book will empower you to solve complex problems with precision and confidence. Embrace the intricate world of math as your secret weapon in computer security!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovers Python 3.xAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: ENVIRONMENT AND CONVENTIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Setting up the Environment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Programming and Math Conventions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: GRAPH THEORY AND COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Securing Networks with Graph Theory\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Building a Network Traffic Analysis Tool \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Identifying Threats with Social Network Analysis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Analyzing Social Networks to Prevent Security Incidents\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Using Geometry to Improve Security Practices\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Tracking People in Physical Space with Digital Information\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Computational Geometry for Safety Resource Distribution\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Computational Geometry for Facial Recognition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III: THE ART GALLERY PROBLEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Distributing Security Resources to Guard a Space\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: The Minimum Viable Product Approach to Security Software Development\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Delivering Python Applications\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex\"A very practical book for security. . . . a real eye-opener.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—William Gasarch, Professor, University of Maryland-Dept of Computer Science\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A really nice introduction to graph theory and computational geometry for people who know a bit of Python and without a mathematical background.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Julien Voisin, Artificial Truth\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The book was very easy to follow, I'd expect anyone with a technical or stats background to be able to dive right in given the step-by-step instructions and explanations provided by Daniel.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—@WithSandra, tech YouTuber and security analyst\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Whether you're an aspiring security professional, a social network analyst, or an innovator seeking to create cutting-edge security solutions, \u003ci\u003eMath for Security\u003c\/i\u003e will empower you to solve complex problems with precision and confidence. \"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Midwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Reilly\u003c\/b\u003e is a security researcher, analyst, and consultant based out of Seattle, WA. 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