CRYPTOGRAPHY AND NETWORK SECURITY, FIFTH EDITION
A tutorial and survey on network security technology. Each of the basic building blocks of network security, including conventional and public-key cryptography, authentication, and digital signatures, are covered. Thorough mathematical background for such algorithms as AES and RSA. The book covers important network security tools and applications, including S/MIME, IP Security, Kerberos, SSL/TLS, SET, and X509v3. In addition, methods for countering hackers and viruses are explored. Second edition received the TAA award for the best Computer Science and Engineering Textbook of 1999. ISBN 0-13-6097049
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