In this book, Bruce Schneier, the author of several best-selling books and a recognized expert in the field of security and information protection, based on his own experience, destroys the misconceptions of many who are confident in the confidentiality and integrity of information. He explains to readers why it's so difficult to prevent third parties from accessing your personal digital information, what you need to know to protect it, how much money should be allocated to corporate security, and much, much more.