Fundamentals of Computer Security

Josef Pieprzyk

ISBN 10: 3540431012 / ISBN 13: 9783540431015

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg Jan 2003, 2003

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The book studies modern concepts of Computer Security. It is selfcontained in the sense that it introduces the basic mathematical background necessary to follow computer security concepts. Next we examine modern developments in Cryptogra- phy starting from private-key and public-key encryption, going through hashing, digital signatures, authentication, secret sharing, group-oriented cryptography, pseudorandomness, key establishment protocols, zero-knowledge protocols, identification and finishing with an introduction to modern e-business systems based on digital cash. Intrusion detection and access control provide examples of security systems implemented as a part of operating system. Database and network security is also discussed. 700 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9783540431015

Bibliographic Details

Title: Fundamentals of Computer Security

Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg Jan 2003

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Buch

Condition: Neu

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Synopsis:

This reference work looks at modern concepts of computer security. It introduces the basic mathematical background necessary to follow computer security concepts before moving on to modern developments in cryptography. The concepts are presented clearly and illustrated by numerous examples. Subjects covered include: private-key and public-key encryption, hashing, digital signatures, authentication, secret sharing, group-oriented cryptography, and many others. The section on intrusion detection and access control provide examples of security systems implemented as a part of operating system. Database and network security is also discussed. The final chapters introduce modern e- business systems based on digital cash.

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Fundamentals of Computer Security Studies modern concepts of Computer Security. This book introduces the basic mathematical background necessary to enable the reader to follow computer security concepts.