Cryptography : Algorithms, Protocols, and Standards for Computer Security.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mammeri, Zoubir Z.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptography.

Computer security.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (616 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Wiley 2024

Summary:

This book by Zoubir Mammeri provides an in-depth exploration of cryptography, focusing on algorithms, protocols, and standards essential for computer security. It covers fundamental concepts of cryptographic systems, including symmetric and asymmetric cryptosystems, cryptographic primitives, and cryptanalysis attacks. The text delves into historical cipher methods, hash functions, and digital signatures, offering a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of cryptography. Designed for professionals and students in computer science and cybersecurity fields, the book aims to equip readers with the knowledge necessary to implement and analyze secure communication systems. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cryptography

Contents

Preface

1 Introduction to Computer Security

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 Why Do Attacks Occur?

1.1.2 Are Security Attacks Avoidable?

1.1.3 What Should Be Protected in Cyberspace?

1.1.4 Security vs Safety

1.1.5 Cybersecurity vs IT Security

1.2 Security Terms and Definitions

1.2.1 Assets and Attackers

1.2.2 Vulnerabilities, Threats, and Risks

1.3 Security Services

1.3.1 Confidentiality and Privacy

1.3.2 Integrity

1.3.3 Availability

1.3.4 Authentication and Authenticity

1.3.5 Non-repudiation and Accountability

1.3.6 Authorization

1.4 Attacks

1.4.1 Taxonomy of Attacks

1.4.1.1 Attacks According to Their Origin

1.4.1.2 Passive vs Active Attacks

1.4.1.3 Attacks According to Their Objectives

1.4.2 Taxonomy of Attackers

1.4.3 Malware Taxonomy

1.4.3.1 Virus

1.4.3.2 Worm

1.4.3.3 Trojan Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781394207510

1394207514

9781394207497

1394207492

OCLC:

1420039346