Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice (Fourth Edition)

Author: (American) Stallings, W. (Author), Meng Qingshu et al. (Translator)
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Features: This book systematically introduces the fundamental principles and application technologies of cryptography and network security. The entire book is mainly divided into the following four parts: The symmetric cryptography section discusses the algorithms and design principles of symmetric cryptography; The public-key cryptography and hash functions section discusses the algorithms and design principles of public-key cryptography, as well as the applications of message authentication codes and hash functions; The network security applications section discusses security issues at the system level, including email security, IP security, and web security, etc.; The system security section 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 referenced by professionals in the fields of information security, computer science, communication, electronic engineering, and others.