Security of Information and Communication Networks (IEEE Press Series on Information and Communication Networks Security) - Hardcover

Kartalopoulos, Stamatios V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0470290250 ISBN 13: 9780470290255

Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press, 2009

Synopsis

2009 CHOICE AWARD OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC TITLE

Information and communications security is a hot topic in private industry as well as in government agencies. This book provides a complete conceptual treatment of securing information and transporting it over a secure network in a manner that does not require a strong mathematical background. It stresses why information security is important, what is being done about it, how it applies to networks, and an overview of its key issues. It is written for anyone who needs to understand these important topics at a conceptual rather than a technical level.

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About the Author

STAMATIOS V. KARTALOPOULOS, PHD, is the Williams Professor in Telecommunications Networking at the ECE/TCOM graduate program at the University of Oklahoma and conducts research activities in optical networking and network security. He is also principal consultant of PhotonExperts, a consultancy on advanced optical technology and optical communications systems and networks. Previously, he defined, led, and managed research and development teams at Bell Laboratories, where he was awarded the President's Award as well as several other awards for excellence. Dr. Kartalopoulos has published both books and research papers extensively, has been awarded nineteen patents, and has lectured at international forums. An IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, he is an IEEE Fellow and member of SPIE, Sigma XI, and Etta Kappa Nu.

From the Back Cover

A complete treatment of securing and transporting information over a secure network

Although information security and communication network security are extremely hot topics, few books combine both areas in a substantive manner. Security of Information and Communication Networks fills the important need for a complete conceptual treatment of both securing information and transporting it over a secure network.

Written in simple language and with minimal mathematics, it thoroughly describes:

• Mathematical foundations
• Ciphers and algorithms
• Cryptographic key distribution systems
• Chaotic cryptographic systems
• Communication security layers classifications
• Network security
• Quantum networks and quantum key distribution
• Next-generation optical network security
• Biometrics and communication networks

Complemented with figures and graphs to illustrate mathematical and network security concepts, this is a practical reference book for students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, and others in business and government who need to gain a conceptual, rather than a technical, understanding of this important topic. It also serves as a valuable supplemental text for courses in cryptography, information security, communications security, and networking security.

From the Inside Flap

A complete treatment of securing and transporting information over a secure network

Although information security and communication network security are extremely hot topics, few books combine both areas in a substantive manner. Security of Information and Communication Networks fills the important need for a complete conceptual treatment of both securing information and transporting it over a secure network.

Written in simple language and with minimal mathematics, it thoroughly describes:

• Mathematical foundations
• Ciphers and algorithms
• Cryptographic key distribution systems
• Chaotic cryptographic systems
• Communication security layers classifications
• Network security
• Quantum networks and quantum key distribution
• Next-generation optical network security
• Biometrics and communication networks

Complemented with figures and graphs to illustrate mathematical and network security concepts, this is a practical reference book for students, professionals, researchers, practitioners, and others in business and government who need to gain a conceptual, rather than a technical, understanding of this important topic. It also serves as a valuable supplemental text for courses in cryptography, information security, communications security, and networking security.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley-IEEE Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470290250
• ISBN 13: 9780470290255
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352