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KEY BENEFIT: This text provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. First, the basic issues to be addressed by a network security capability are explored through a tutorial and survey of cryptography and network security technology. Then, the practice of network security is explored via practical applications that have been implemented and are in use today. The book is suitable for self-study and so provides a solid and up-to-date tutorial. The book is also a comprehensive treatment of cryptography and network security and so is suitable as a reference.

Classical Encryption Techniques; Block Ciphers and the Data Encryption Standard; Basic Concepts in Number Theory and Finite Fields; Advanced Encryption Standard; Block Cipher Operation; Pseudorandom Number Generation and Stream Ciphers; Number Theory; Public-Key Cryptography and RSA; Other Public-Key Cryptosystems; Cryptographic Hash Functions; Message Authentication Codes; Digital Signatures; Key Management and Distribution; User Authentication Protocols; Transport-Level Security; Wireless Network Security; Electronic Mail Security; IP Security; Intruders; Malicious Software; Firewalls; Legal and Ethical Issues

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