Cryptography and network security : principles and practice / William Stallings.
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TextPublication details: Harlow : Pearson Education, 2010.Edition: 5th ed., International edDescription: 743 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: - 013705632X (pbk.)
- 9780137056323 (pbk.)
- 005.8 STA
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Loan | Moylish Library Main Collection | 005.8 STA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 39002100399030 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Stallings provides a survey of the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. This edition has been updated to reflect the latest developments in the field. It has also been extensively reorganized to provide the optimal sequence for classroom instruction and self-study.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Computer
- Security Attacks
- A Model for Ne
- 1.8 Key Terms, review Questions, and
- Classical Encryption Tech
Author notes provided by Syndetics
William Stallings has made a unique contribution to understanding the broad sweep of technical developments in computer networking and computer architecture. He has authored 18 titles, and counting revised editions, a total of 35 books on various aspects of these subjects. In over 20 years in the field, he has been a technical contributor, technical manager, and an executive with several high-technology firms. Currently he is an independent consultant whose clients have included computer and networking manufacturers and customers, software development firms, and leading-edge government research institutions.
He has received the prize for best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association six times.
Bill has designed and implemented both TCP/IP-based and OSI-based protocol suites on a variety of computers and operating systems, ranging from microcomputers to mainframes. As a consultant, he has advised government agencies, computer and software vendors, and major users on the design, selection, and use of networking software and products.
Dr. Stallings holds a Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Computer Science and a B.S. from Notre Dame in Electrical Engineering.