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Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World

The classic guide to network and Internet security has been thoroughly updated for today's latest security threats. In the second edition of Network Security, this most distinguished of author teams draws on hard-won experience to explain every facet of information security, from the basics to advanced cryptography and authentication; secure Web and email services; and emerging security standards. Highlights of the book's extensive new coverage include Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), IPsec, SSL, PKI Standards, and Web security.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 752 pages

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