From Library Journal
The authors offer a meaty survey of computer security in three broad sections. Opening with cryptography, they describe the meaning of keys and algorithms-a difficult task, requiring a bit of math that may frighten novices. The second part deals with authentication, or proof of identity on a network. The benefits and pitfalls of different schemes are discussed in a lively and engaging way and are spiced with appropriate quotes throughout. In the final section, E-mail-for some the most chaotic risk of all-is examined. Terms are defined well even for beginners, and exercises at the end of each chapter allow you to test your comprehension of a given set of concepts. But the authors use a notation system (discu (more…)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book with only two flaws: too much opinion, somewhat out-dated now
I’m using this book as a self-study reference. I’ve been an information security officer for a number of years and felt I needed to get a firmer grasp on the mathematics of…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Elegant text on Cryptography
An elegant and detailed text on cryptography and network security. A good starting point for beginners and a fine reference for domain experts.
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A good book.
This book is great. Hope the authors will plan to include wireless network security in the 3rd edition.
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Good Book!
I had to use this book when I was in Graduate school and this was the course book. I still have the first edition and looking to purchase the latest version.
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Network Security
This is a very good book on network security. It is a bit too technical for leisure/work reading. I got this book because it is a required text for my graduate class.
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Excellent Textbook
Great book for learning cryptography, authentication, or about Internet Standards such as PKI and Kerberos.
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Focused, Concise, Organized, Easy to read – - 5 Stars
Focused, Concise, Organized, Easy to read – - 5 StarsI found the second edition an excellent piece of work. The content is focused, consise, and easy to ready.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference. Concise, to the point very readable
Network Security
: Private Communication in a Public World is one of the best technical security books around.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great book got even better
The second edition of this witty and informative book on network security is even better than the first edition and is clearly the best book on the subject currently available…
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Comprehensive and written in plain english
Far and away the best book on network security and basic cryptography. This book is very well written and contains a number of simple examples to explain even the most complex…