
Cryptography and Network Security
Principles and Practice
by William Stallings
8th Edition
Publisher: Pearson
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780136707226 |
| eText ISBN | 9780135764268 |
| Publisher | Pearson |
| Publishing Year | 2020 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Language | English |
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
Chapter 1: Computer and Network Security Concepts
Chapter 2: Introduction to Number Theory
Chapter 3: Classical Encryption Techniques
Chapter 4: Block Ciphers and the Data Encryption Standard
Chapter 5: Finite Fields
Chapter 6: Advanced Encryption Standard
Chapter 7: Block Cipher Operation
Chapter 8: Random Bit Generation and Stream Ciphers
Chapter 9: Public-Key Cryptography and RSA
Chapter 10: Other Public-Key Cryptosystems
Chapter 11: Cryptographic Hash Functions
Chapter 12: Message Authentication Codes
Chapter 13: Digital Signatures
Chapter 14: Lightweight Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography
Chapter 15: Key Management and Distribution
Chapter 16: User Authentication Protocols
Chapter 17: Transport-Level Security
Chapter 18: Wireless Network Security
Chapter 19: Electronic Mail Security
Chapter 20: IP Security
Chapter 21: Network Endpoint Security
Chapter 22: Cloud Security
Chapter 23: Internet of Things (IoT) Security
Chapter Appendix: A. Basic Concepts from Linear Algebra
Chapter Appendix: B. Measures of Security and Secrecy
Chapter Appendix C: Data Encryption Standard (DES)
Chapter Appendix D: Simplified AES
Chapter Appendix: E. Mathematical Basis of the Birthday Attack
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