- Hardcover: 569 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (4 Jun 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0138690170
- ISBN-13: 978-0138690175
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 17.8 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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- #36 in Books > Computers & Internet > Computer Science > Networking & Security > Security > Cryptography
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Appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level courses in Cryptography and Computer security.
Best-selling author and two-time winner of the TEXTY award for the best Computer Science and Engineering text, William Stallings provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. This text, which won the 1999 TAA Award for the best computer science and engineering textbook of the year, has been completely updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It has also been extensively reorganized to provide the optimal sequence for classroom instruction and self-study.
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As we enter the age of universal electronic connectivity in which viruses, hackers, electronic eavesdropping, and electronic fraud can threaten the prosperity and productivity of corporations and individuals, security is increasingly important. Fortunately, the disciplines of cryptography and network security have matured, leading to the development of practical, available applications to enforce network security.
Best-selling author and two-time winner of the TEXTY award for the best computer science and engineering text, William Stallings provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security.
Extensively reorganized to provide the optimal sequence for classroom instruction and self-study, the second edition includes these key features.
- Looks at system-level security issues, including the threat of and countermeasures for intruders and viruses, and the use of firewalls and trusted systems.
- NEW - Discussion of block cipher design principles, plus coverage of Blowfish, CAST-128, Triple DES, and other algorithms
- NEW - Chapters on IP security and Web security
- Expanded coverage of public-key encryption algorithms and design principles, including RSA and elliptic curve cryptography
- Covers important network security tools and applications, including Kerberos, X.509v3, PGP, S/MIME, IP security, SSL/TLS, and SET
- On-line transparency masters, an Internet mailing list, and links to relevant web sites are available to http://www.shore.net/~ws/Security2e.html
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A good, clear, reasonably in-depth introduction to all the principles involved. Will help you understand a lot if you have a background in maths and number theory, but won't lose you (and will give you some) if you don't. I'd recommend it to everyone who needs to understand what's happening under the bonnet before engaging in any cryptography project.
The first two sections (Conventional Encryption, Public-Key Encryption and Hash Function) are both moderately detailed and lucid. The third section (Network Security Practice) is more of an intro (you will learn more about IPSec from the RFCs), but still useful for the novice. The final section (System Security) is quite dated, and bears more resemblance to Cheswick/Bellovin's 1994 'Firewalls and Internet Security' ...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is an introductory book to Cryptography and network security.
Talks about many things and covers them quite well. The good point of the book is that it covers both cryptography and network security. Few words but correct and clear. Instructions to find more. In other words, it is an all in one book. Use it as a reference but combine it with other sources for more details. Don't hesitate to buy it. It won't give you a headache:-)
Downsides, before the time of AES.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an undergraduate textbook rather than a book aimed at the professional programmer or network administrator. The topic coverage is wide - block cipher and public-key encryption algorithms, security issues for network administration, network security schemes (e.g., Kerberos, PGP, SSL, etc.). Unfortunately, the coverage of each topic is also narrow. The cryptography section, for example, is no match for Bruce Schneier's 'Applied Cryptography'. In addition, the coverage is not always clear; for example, the section on SSL/TLS is no clearer than Netscape's SSL (secure sockets layer) specification (i.e. not very clear at all). There is also a lack of application, although this is addressed to some degree by the set exercises. However, the professional developer has no time for exercises and code examples would be much better. Overall the book is OK, if a little disappointing. It gathers a wide range of material under one cover but cannot be used as a definitive reference for any topic. Better for computer science students than IT professionals.
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