Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-447) and index.
1. Introduction. Part I: Cryptography. 2. Symmetric Encryption and Message confidentiality. 3. Public-Key Cryptography and Message Authentication. 4. Key Distribution and User Authentication. 5. Network Access Control and Cloud Security. 6. Transport-Level Security. 7. Wireless Network Security. 8. Electronic Mail Security. 9. IP Security. Part III: System Security. 10. Malicious Software. 11. Intruders. 12. Firewalls. APPENDICES: Appendix A. Some Aspects of Number Theory. Appendix B. Projects for Teaching Network Security.
For courses in Corporate, Computer and Network Security . Network Security: Innovations and Improvements Network Securities Essentials: Applications and Standards introduces students to the critical importance of internet security in our age of universal electronic connectivity. Amidst viruses, hackers, and electronic fraud, organizations and individuals are constantly at risk of having their private information compromised. This creates a heightened need to protect data and resources from disclosure, guarantee their authenticity, and safeguard systems from network-based attacks.