Book: Cryptography and Network Security - Principles and Practice

Author: William Stallings 

Edition: 2015

Stallings’ Cryptography and Network Security is a comprehensive book for undergraduates studying a single-semester course in computer security or cryptography. The book is an introductory text and is intended for beginners in the field. It discusses how security is important in this day and age of viruses and hackers, of electronic eavesdropping and electronic fraud. It teaches readers how the fields of cryptography and network security have evolved through the decades, and what are the basic issues to be addressed by a network security capability. It offers readers a survey, demonstrating this and progresses towards the practice of network security through practical and real-world applications. The book is an indispensable resource for all computer science undergraduates.

About William Stallings

William Stallings is an American Computer Science author. He has written several notable books, including: Computer Organization and Architecture, Data and Computer Communications, Operating Systems - Internals and Design Principles, Wireless Communications & Networks, Computer Security: Principles and Practice, and Network Security Essentials: Applications and Standards.

Dr. Stallings obtained his Ph.D. in computer science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a frequent contributor to his website, Computer Science Student Resource. A celebrated academic writer, he was awarded the Best Computer Science Textbook of the Year from the Text and Academic Authors Association thrice.

In this age of universal electronic connectivity, viruses and hackers, electronic eavesping and electronic fraud, security is paramount. This text provides a practical survey of both the principles and practice of cryptography and network security. First, the basic issues to be addressed by a network security capability are explored through a tutorial and survey of cryptography and network security technology. Then, the practice of network security is explored via practical applications that have been implemented and are in use today. An unparalleled support package for instructors and students ensures a successful teaching and learning experience.