1 Introduction to Computer Architecture and Security
1.1 History of Computer Systems
1.1.1 Timeline of Computer History
1.1.2 Timeline of Internet History
1.1.3 Timeline of Computer Security History
1.2 John von Neumann Computer Architecture
1.3 Memory and Storage
1.4 Input1Output and Network Interface
1.5 Single CPU and Multiple CPU Systems
1.6 Overview of Computer Security
1.6.1 Confidentiality
1.6.2 Integrity
1.6.3 Availability
1.6.4 Threats
1.6.5 Firewalls
1.6.6 Hacking and Attacks
1.7 Security Problems in Neumann Architecture
1.8 Summary
Exercises
References
2 Digital Logic Design
2.1 Concept of Logic Unit
2.2 Logic Functions and Truth Tables
2.3 Boolean Algebra
2.4 Logic Circuit Design Process
2.5 Gates and Flip-Flops
2.6 Hardware Security
2.7 FPGA and VLSI
2.7.1 Design of an FPGA Biometric Security System
2.7.2 A RIFD Student Attendance System
2.8 Summary
Exercises
References
3 Computer Memory and Storage
3.1 A One Bit Memory Circuit
3.2 Register, MAR, MDR and Main Memory
3.3 Cache Memory
3.4 Virtual Memory
3.4.1 Paged Virtual Memory
3.4.2 Segmented Virtual Memory
3.5 Non-Volatile Memory
3.6 External Memory
3.6.1 Hard Disk Drives
3.6.2 Tertiary Storage and Off-Line Storage
3.6.3 Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)
3.6.4 Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
3.6.5 Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
3.6.6 Network-Attached Storage (NAS)
3.6.7 Storage Area Network (SAN)
3.6.8 Cloud Storage
3.7 Memory Access Security
3.8 Summary
Exercises
References
4 Bus and Interconnection
4.1 System Bus
4.1.1 Address Bus
4.1.2 Data Bus
4.1.3 Control Bus
4.2 Parallel Bus and Serial Bus
4.2.1 Parallel Buses and Parallel Communication
4.2.2 Serial Bus and Serial Communication
4.3 Synchronous Bus and Asynchronous Bus
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5 I/O and network interface
6 Central processing unit
7 advanced computer architecture
8 assembly language and operating systems
9 TCP/IP and internet
10 design and implementation: modifying Neumann architecture
Appendix a digital logic simulators
Appendix b computer security tools
Appendix c patent application: intrusion-free computer architecture for information and data security
Index