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Cryptography and Network Security

Principles and Practice

by William Stallings

8th Edition

Publisher: Pearson

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Book Details

Print ISBN9780136707226
eText ISBN9780135764268
PublisherPearson
Publishing Year2020
Edition8th Edition
LanguageEnglish

Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice, 8th Edition, is a textbook that delivers a practical survey spanning the theoretical principles and practical applications of cryptography and network security. The text explores basic issues addressed by network security capabilities alongside cryptographic technology.

The volume addresses foundational concepts, symmetric and public-key cryptosystems, and authentication methods. It also examines security practices across operational domains, including wireless communications, transport-level security, cloud environments, and the Internet of Things.

Designed for courses in cryptography, computer security, and network security, the work includes dedicated appendices covering linear algebra, security metrics, and the birthday attack.

Table of Contents

  1. Chapter 1: Computer and Network Security Concepts

  2. Chapter 2: Introduction to Number Theory

  3. Chapter 3: Classical Encryption Techniques

  4. Chapter 4: Block Ciphers and the Data Encryption Standard

  5. Chapter 5: Finite Fields

  6. Chapter 6: Advanced Encryption Standard

  7. Chapter 7: Block Cipher Operation

  8. Chapter 8: Random Bit Generation and Stream Ciphers

  9. Chapter 9: Public-Key Cryptography and RSA

  10. Chapter 10: Other Public-Key Cryptosystems

  11. Chapter 11: Cryptographic Hash Functions

  12. Chapter 12: Message Authentication Codes

  13. Chapter 13: Digital Signatures

  14. Chapter 14: Lightweight Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography

  15. Chapter 15: Key Management and Distribution

  16. Chapter 16: User Authentication Protocols

  17. Chapter 17: Transport-Level Security

  18. Chapter 18: Wireless Network Security

  19. Chapter 19: Electronic Mail Security

  20. Chapter 20: IP Security

  21. Chapter 21: Network Endpoint Security

  22. Chapter 22: Cloud Security

  23. Chapter 23: Internet of Things (IoT) Security

  24. Chapter Appendix: A. Basic Concepts from Linear Algebra

  25. Chapter Appendix: B. Measures of Security and Secrecy

  26. Chapter Appendix C: Data Encryption Standard (DES)

  27. Chapter Appendix D: Simplified AES

  28. Chapter Appendix: E. Mathematical Basis of the Birthday Attack

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