Master network security and cryptography with this in-depth guide covering essential concepts, techniques, and advanced topics for protecting data and networks.

Key Features

Comprehensive coverage of network security and cryptography

Practical encryption and decryption techniques

Security of emerging technologies like IoT and blockchain

Book Description

This new edition introduces fundamental concepts in computer networks, blockchain, cryptography, and network security. It covers classical cipher schemes, public key cryptography, authentication schemes, and Internet security, featuring new material on IoT, cloud computing, SCADA, blockchain, smart grid, big data analytics, and AI security. Starting with computer network basics and mathematical foundations, it then explores classical and modern cipher schemes, public-key cryptography, and authentication methods. Later chapters address Internet and system security, and emerging technologies. Intended as a textbook for computer science and electronics courses, it also serves as a comprehensive reference for professionals. Its structured approach ensures a thorough understanding of both foundational and advanced topics, making it essential for mastering cryptography and network security.

What you will learn

Understand the OSI and TCP/IP models

Implement symmetric and asymmetric encryption

Apply cryptographic protocols and algorithms

Utilize modern cryptographic systems

Secure emerging technologies

Leverage AI for intrusion detection

Who this book is for

This book is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, network administrators, and IT students seeking to enhance their knowledge of network security and cryptography. A basic understanding of computer networks is recommended.