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Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure on the Internet
Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure on the Internet Author:Klaus Schmeh A practical guide to Cryptography and its use in the Internet and other communication networks. This overview takes the reader through basic issues and on to more advanced concepts, to cover all levels of interest. Coverage includes all key mathematical concepts, standardisation, authentication, elliptic curve cryptography, and algorithm mod... more »es and protocols (including SSL, TLS, IPSec, SMIME, & PGP protocols).
Details what the risks on the internet are and how cryptography can help
Includes a chapter on interception which is unique amongst competing books in this field
Explains Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs) - currently the most important issue when using cryptography in a large organisation
Includes up-to-date referencing of people, organisations, books and Web sites and the latest information about recent acts and standards affecting encryption practice
Tackles the practical issues such as the difference between SSL and IPSec, which companies are active on the market and where to get further information