Horizons in computer science research. Volume 10 / Thomas S. Clary, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Clary, Thomas S., editor.

Series:

Horizons in Computer Science (NOT ON COVER)

Horizons in Computer Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer science--Research.

Computer science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (164 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents original results on the leading edge of computer science research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include telecommunication network security; application of cloud computing in preclinical radiation treatment planning; computational cryptography based on phase encoding and intensity pattern superposition via optics theory; an agent-based optimized cloud service discovery system; computing network reliability with diameter constraints; a survey on the open source tools for

Contents:

""HORIZONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 10""; ""HORIZONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 10""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Telecommunication Network Security""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Conceptual clarifications on Security in Telecommunications and Information Technology""; ""2.1. Basic Security Architecture and Dimensions""; ""3. The Context of Security and the Threat-Scape in Cyber Warfare""; ""3.1. Security Concepts""; ""3.2. Security Engineering in Context""; ""3.3. A Brief Overview of Cryptology""

""3.3.1. Context of Cryptography""""3.3.2. General Model of Cryptosystems""; ""3.3.3. Cryptanalysis""; ""3.4. Social Engineering""; ""3.5. Distributed Denial of Service Attack""; ""Illustration""; ""3.6. IP Trace-Back Mechanism""; ""3.7. The Threat-Scape in Cyber Warfare""; ""3.7.1. The Concepts of Cyber and Cyberspace""; ""3.8. Deductions""; ""4. Telecommunications System Security Requirements""; ""4.1. Technical Threats to Communication Security""; ""4.2. Countermeasures against Threats to Communication Security""

""4.3. Cryptographic Solutions for the Technical Threats to Communication Security""""4.3.1. Confidentiality""; ""4.3.2. Integrity""; ""4.3.3. Availability""; ""4.3.4. Authentication""; ""4.3.4.1. Text and Data Message Authentication""; ""4.3.5. Digital Signatures""; ""4.3.6. Key Management""; ""4.4. PINs, Passwords and Password Security Purgatory""; ""4.4.1. Definition and Significance""; ""4.4.2. Factors in the Security of a Password System""; ""4.4.3. Security Guidelines on Password Usage""; ""4.4.3.1. Guidelines for Strong Passwords""; ""4.4.4. Password Security versus Human Factors""

""4.4.5. Training and Security Awareness Education""""4.4.6. Deductions""; ""5. Location Based Authentication""; ""5.1. GPS Capability and Location Based Authentication""; ""6. Future Projections""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: Application of Cloud Computing in Preclinical Radiation Treatment Planning""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Preclinical Treatment Planning System""; ""2.1. Basic Concept""; ""2.2. Computer Graphical Interface""; ""2.3. The DOSCTP Treatment Planning System""; ""2.3.1. Program Flow of the DOSCTP""

""2.3.2. Front-End Window of the DOSCTP""""2.3.3. Validation of the DOSCTP""; ""3. Cloud Computing""; ""3.1. Basic Concept""; ""3.2. Cloud Computing Services""; ""3.3. Private and Public Cloud""; ""3.4. High Performance Computing Cloud""; ""4. Preclinical Treatment Planning on Cloud Computing""; ""5. Evaluation of the Cloud Computing Efficiency""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Computational Cryptography Based on Phase Encoding and Intensity Pattern Superposition via Optics Theory""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Encription Basic Theory""

""3. Encryption and Decryption via Random Pattern""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63463-773-9

OCLC:

904249256