Practical Network Security with OpenSSL : Master Cryptography and OpenSSL Techniques for Secure Communications, PKI, and Hardware Integration in Real-World Applications (English Edition).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patil, Rohan Subhash.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cryptography.

Public key infrastructure (Computer security).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (137 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Delhi : Orange Education PVT Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

OpenSSL is the backbone of secure communication on the internet, trusted by developers, enterprises, and governments alike. Practical Network Security with OpenSSL equips you with the knowledge, real-world context, and hands-on skills to master OpenSSL--from its command-line tools to its C library APIs--for implementing robust, enterprise-grade cryptographic solutions. You'll begin with a solid foundation in cryptographic principles and the role of OpenSSL in modern security systems. The book then guides you through practical usage, covering symmetric and asymmetric encryption, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure communications. Real-world examples and C code snippets help you confidently apply OpenSSL in standalone applications, enterprise-grade solutions, and hardware-based security environments such as HSMs and TPMs. By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to confidently use OpenSSL for designing, implementing, and managing cryptographic solutions across various domains. Whether you're securing financial transactions, IoT networks, or enterprise authentication systems, you'll be equipped with the tools and knowledge to build secure, future-ready applications. Don't get left behind--secure your systems like the pros do with OpenSSL mastery.

Contents:

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

About the Author

About the Technical Reviewer

Acknowledgements

Preface

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Errata

Table of Contents

1. Cryptography Basics and Network Security

Introduction

Structure

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA) Triad

Security Threats

Security Mechanisms

Cryptography

Symmetric Key Cryptography

Block Ciphers

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

Key Challenges

Symmetric Key Distribution

Asymmetric Key Cryptography

RSA

Mathematics for Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange (DHKE)

Hashing

Secure Hashing Algorithm (SHA and SHA-512 Explained)

Digital Signatures

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

93-481-0744-5

OCLC:

1519125806