Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice
William Stallings · 1998
For courses in Cryptography, Computer Security, and Network Security. Keep pacewith the fast-moving field of cryptography and network securityStallings Cryptographyand Network Security: Principles and Practice introduces studentsto the compelling and evolving field of cryptography and network security. Inan age of viruses and hackers, electronic eavesdropping, and electronic fraudon a global scale, security is paramount. The purpose of this book is toprovide a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptographyand network security. The first part of the book explores the basic issues tobe addressed by a network security capability and provides a tutorial andsurvey of cryptography and network security technology. The latter part of thebook deals with the practice of network security, covering practicalapplications that have been implemented and are in use to provide networksecurity. The 8thEdition captures innovations and improvements in cryptography andnetwork security, while maintaining broad and comprehensive coverage of theentire field. In many places, the narrative has been clarified and tightened,and illustrations have been improved based on extensive reviews by professorswho teach the subject and by professionals working in the field