Password Encoding Learning and Network Security - Principles and Practice (Fourth Edition)

Author: (USA) Stalling
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: This book systematically introduces the fundamental principles and application technologies of cryptography and network security. The book mainly consists of the following four parts: The symmetric cryptography part discusses the algorithms and design principles of symmetric cryptography; The public-key cryptography and hash functions part discusses the algorithms and design principles of public-key cryptography, the application of message authentication codes (MACs) and hash functions, etc.; The network security applications part discusses system-level security issues, including email security, IP security, and web security, etc.; The system security part discusses threats caused by intruders and viruses, as well as corresponding countermeasures, the application of firewalls and trusted systems, etc. Compared to the third edition, the fourth edition adds new content such as Whirlpool, CMAC, DDoS, and CCITSE, and expands on simplified AES and PKI. Additionally, there have been many changes and updates in the presentation of basic content, and over 100 new exercises have been added. This book can serve as a textbook for graduate students and senior undergraduate students, and can also be used as a reference for professionals in the fields of information security, computer science, communication, electronic engineering, and related areas.