Network Security Basics

Author: Stallings
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book aims to provide a practical overview of cybersecurity applications and standards, with a focus on widely used applications and standards in the Internet and corporate networks, particularly Internet standards. The book is organized into three parts: Part "Cryptography": Briefly describes cryptographic algorithms and protocols based on cybersecurity applications, including encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and key exchange. Part "Cybersecurity Applications": Discusses important cybersecurity tools and applications, including Kerberos, X.509v3 authentication, PGP, S/MIME, IP security, SSL/TLS, SET, and SNMPv3. Part "System Security": Focuses on system-level security issues, including threats and countermeasures from computer intruders and viruses, as well as the use of firewalls and trusted systems (trusted systems). Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive glossary, a list of frequently used acronyms, and a bibliography. Each chapter contains exercises, review questions, a list of key terms, as well as readings and websites for further learning. Stallings has expanded and updated the second edition of the book based on the development of cybersecurity technology: New discussions on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) Expanded discussions on viruses, worms, and intruders Key terms and review questions added to each chapter Websites for support for instructors and students: www.williamstallings.com/NetSec2e.htm This book is suitable for researchers and professionals. As a textbook, it can be used for a one-semester cybersecurity course in computer science, computer engineering, and electronic engineering programs. Additionally, it can serve as a basic reference book and is also suitable for self-study.