TY - BOOK AU - Stallings,William TI - Network security essentials: applications and standards SN - 9780134527338 AV - TK5105.59 .S725 2017 U1 - 005.8 23 PY - 2017///] CY - Boston PB - Pearson KW - Computer networks KW - Security measures KW - Computer security KW - fast N1 - Include permanent access to student and instructor resources on the author website; Includes six months of access to first user to the companion website, which includes three chapters of the book in PDF format, online appendices, homework problems and solutions, key papers, and supporting documents; Includes bibliographical references (pages 426-431) and index; Pt. 1. Cryptography -- Symmetric encryption and message confidentiality -- Public-key cryptography and message authentication -- pt. 2. Network security applications -- Key distribution and user authentication -- Network access control and cloud security -- Transport-level security -- Wireless network security -- Electronic mail security -- IP security -- pt. III. System security -- Malicious software -- Intruders -- Firewalls N2 - Network Securities Essentials: Applications and Standards introduces students to the critical importance of internet security in our age of universal electronic connectivity. Amidst viruses, hackers, and electronic fraud, organizations and individuals are constantly at risk of having their private information compromised. This creates a heightened need to protect data and resources from disclosure, guarantee their authenticity, and safeguard systems from network-based attacks. The Sixth Edition covers the expanding developments in the cryptography and network security disciplines, giving students a practical survey of applications and standards. The text places emphasis on applications widely used for Internet and corporate networks, as well as extensively deployed internet standards. -- ER -