Wireless Security: Models, Threats, and Solutions: Models, Threats, and Solutions

Author: Nichols
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Publish Date: 2004-11-01
Features: With the widespread application of wireless technology, especially future 3G technology, in our daily lives, information protection in wireless technology has rapidly become one of the most important and controversial challenges facing today's technology innovators. This book offers insightful perspectives on the security issues in the development of wireless technology in a highly readable and effective manner. The goal of this book is to explore the broad field of wireless technology, provide analyses and insights, enhance understanding of security, and extend the lifespan of applications. It is intended for managers, decision-makers, designers, and project managers. It helps these individuals fulfill their responsibilities in protecting critical wireless information assets and systems within their organizations. This book is also suitable for first-year graduate courses in wireless computer security, as well as engineering/MBA programs. Randall K. Nichols (A.K.A. LANAKI) is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of INFOSEC Technologies, a consulting firm specializing in cryptography, anti-virus, and anti-hacking computer security measures, providing information security support to its commercial and government clients. Previously, Nichols served as the Vice President of Cryptography at TeleHubLink. He led the cryptography research and high-end cryptography technology development activities at THLC. He is a co-inventor of the patented HORNETT MSHA encryption technology at THLC, which has been embedded in a series of high-end application-specific integrated circuits, field-programmable gate arrays, and IP cores sold by THLC to the wireless and telecommunications industry. Nichols serves as the series editor for McGraw-Hill's books on cryptography and information security. Earlier, Nichols held the position of Technical Director for Cryptography and Biometrics at the International Computer Security Association (ICSA). Nichols has also served as President and Vice President of the American Cryptographic Association. Nichols is internationally renowned with 38 years of leadership experience in cryptography and INFOSEC computer applications. This is Professor Nichols' fifth book on cryptography and information security. Mr. Lekkas is the Chief Technology Officer and General Manager of the Wireless Encryption Technology Department at TeleHubLink. Before joining THLC, Mr. Lekkas held technical and management positions at several cutting-edge high-tech companies. Mr. Lekkas initially joined Galileo to establish its European subsidiary, where he successfully managed the company for several years. Prior to that, Lekkas worked at IBM for several years, holding multiple positions in both the U.S. and European divisions. As the Chief System Engineer in Austin, Texas, he helped introduce the RISC architecture, which ultimately became the core of the famous RS/6000 supercomputer. Mr. Lekkas has worked in Europe, Japan, Asia, and the Middle East. He is fluent in 18 languages, including French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Russian, Hebrew, and others. In his valuable free time, he is passionate about classical music and enjoys studying the history of different countries, advanced linguistics, cognitive neurology, and aeronautics.