Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice

Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice

<P style="MARGIN: 0px"> <B>The Principles and Practice of Cryptography and Network Security</B> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">Stallings’ <B> <I>Cryptography and Network Security</I>, Seventh Edition, </B>introduces the reader to the compelling and evolving field of cryptography and network security. In an age of viruses and hackers, electronic eavesdropping, and electronic fraud on a global scale, security is paramount. The purpose of this book is to provide a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. In the first part of the book, the basic issues to be addressed by a network security capability are explored by providing a tutorial and survey of cryptography and network security technology. The latter part of the book deals with the practice of network security: practical applications that have been implemented and are in use to provide network security.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0px">The <B>Seventh Edition </B>streamlines subject matter with new and updated material — including Sage, one of the most important features of the book. Sage is an open-source, multiplatform, freeware package that implements a very powerful, flexible, and easily learned mathematics and computer algebra system. It provides hands-on experience with cryptographic algorithms and supporting homework assignments. With Sage, the reader learns a powerful tool that can be used for virtually any mathematical application. The book also provides an unparalleled degree of support for the reader to ensure a successful learning experience.</P>