This book addresses the critical challenges in securing modern information technology systems. It presents a collection of research papers from the 17th Nordic Conference on Secure IT Systems, focusing on diverse aspects of cybersecurity. The authors explore solutions and analyses across application security, security management, system security, network security, and trust management, drawing from 32 submissions to highlight 16 carefully selected and revised papers.

This collection of papers from NordSec 2012 offers a snapshot of the security landscape in 2012, with contributions from researchers across the Nordic region. The selection process, involving careful review of 32 submissions, suggests a focus on quality and relevance within the cybersecurity field. The organization into distinct topical sections allows readers to navigate specific areas of interest within IT security.