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Rsa Security's Official Guide to Cryptography
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by Steve Burnett and Rsa Security
Sales Rank: 1583601
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$100.00
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Paperback: 501 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Osborne Media January 2004
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0072254947
ISBN-13: 978-0072254945
Product Description
Want to keep your Web site safe? Learn how to implement cryptography, the most secure form of data encryption. Highly accessible, and packed with detailed case studies, this practical guide is written in conjunction with RSA Security--the most trusted name in e-security(tm). Part of the RSA Press Series.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Back Cover Copy
Learn how cryptography works--from the leading authority in e-security. Cryptography is one of the smartest ways to protect the information on your network and reduce the risk of security breaches and attacks from hackers. And because implementing cryptography is a complex process, you need the practical advice and proven techniques contained inside this official guide. Written by insiders at RSA Security, this expert resource explains the differences between symmetric-key and public-key cryptography, how PKI and X.509 affect security, how the RSA algorithm works within protocols, and much more. You’ll also read actual case-studies detailing different types of security vulnerabilities and what types of cryptography applications would prevent attacks.
This book will show you how to: - Distinguish different types of symmetric-key encryption algorithms and know where each is best used
- Find out how password-based encryption works
- Communicate safely over unsecure channels using public-key technology
- Use public-key technology for authentication and non-repudiation
- Get details on current PKI standards and technology--including vendor information
- Understand X.509 certificates and directory structures
- Get an operational overview of widely-used protocols--including IPSec, SSL, and SET
- Recognize how corporations use cryptography to improve security through real-world case studies
- View cryptography from different perspectives--corporations, developers, and users
- Effectively use digital signatures and hardware solutions--smart cards, tokens, key storage devices, and more
Improve security and protect your company's information with the most authoritative guide to cryptography available.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: RSA Security's Official Guide to Cryptography (Paperback)
Scientists have found a direct correlation between books on cryptography and a loss of consciousness. This book, however, managed to actually keep me out of a book coma and teach me a little something about crypto. The book seems very organized in the sense that it establishes the basics as a foundation and builds upon them. So if you're a newbie to crypto, you can follow along fairly easily. Or if you're a bit more cryptographically nerdy (and I mean that in the kindest sense,) there are the math theories, sample code, etc. The balance between the two seems to even out pretty well, making the book very helpful for both levels (and even those in between like myself). Particularly helpful are the comparisons of algorithms (pros & cons of each based on performance, security, interoperability, etc.) and the breakdown of the security protocols. There's a terrific overview of PKI (hot topic) that covers all the basics, not to mention the RSA Labs FAQ on CD comes with the book if you really want to immerse yourself in technical concrete. Overall, due to the excellent simplicity of complex concepts and the authors' ability to delve into the meat as appropriate, I give this book a 5.0 on the Richter scale. Well done!
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Rsa Security's Official Guide to Cryptography
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Price: $100.00
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