Umesha Nayak - The InfoSec Handbook: An Introduction to Information Security

The InfoSec Handbook

An Introduction to Information Security

Umesh Hodeghatta Rao

Umesha Nayak

The InfoSec Handbook

Umesh Hodeghatta Rao and Umesha Nayak

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Umesh H R : I dedicate this book to my mother who was always supportive and encouraging in all my pursuits in life.

Umesha Nayak: I dedicate this book to my mother and my wife, both of who have supported me in different phases of my life.

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