Network Security and Cryptography / / Sarhan M. Musa.

• VerfasserIn: Musa, Sarhan M.,
• Place / Publishing House: Dulles, VA : : Mercury Learning and Information, , [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (560 p.) :; figures & tables throughout

Network Security and Cryptography introduces the basic concepts in computer networks and the latest trends and technologies in cryptography and network security. The book is a definitive guide to the principles and techniques of cryptography and network security, and introduces basic concepts in computer networks such as classical cipher schemes, public key cryptography, authentication schemes, pretty good privacy, and Internet security. It features the latest material on emerging technologies, related to IoT, cloud computing, SCADA, blockchain, smart grid, big data analytics, and more. Primarily intended as a textbook for courses in computer science and electronics & communication, the book also serves as a basic reference and refresher for professionals in these areas.FEATURES:• Includes the latest material on emerging technologies, related to IoT, cloud computing, smart grid, big data analytics, blockchain, and more• Features separate chapters on the mathematics related to network security and cryptography• Introduces basic concepts in computer networks including classical cipher schemes, public key cryptography, authentication schemes, pretty good privacy, Internet security services, and system security• Includes end of chapter review questions

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Overview of Computer Networks -- Chapter 2 Mathematical Foundations for Computer Networks -- Chapter 3 Overview of Cryptography -- Chapter 4 Mathematical Foundations for Cryptography -- Chapter 5 Classical Cipher Schemes -- Chapter 6 Modern Symmetric Ciphers -- Chapter 7 Public-Key Cryptography for Data Confidentiality -- Chapter 8 Authentication Schemes -- Chapter 9 Centralized Authentication Service -- Chapter 10 Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) -- Chapter 11 Pretty Good Privacy -- Chapter 12 Internet Security Services -- Chapter 13 System Security. -- Chapter 14 Security of Emerging Technology -- Bibliography -- Index