Crypto Users' Handbook
Guide for Implementors of Cryptographic Protection in Computer Systems
Published in August 1988
Book
Hardback
102 pages
978-0-444-70484-9 (ISBN)
Description
This tutorial is a guide for those who are considering installing - or have already installed - cryptographic protection in their computer systems. The reader should have a reasonable knowledge about computers and computer security problems in general. Although technical in nature, the specific vocabulary is explained in the text, and a glossary is provided. Containing facts and experience which must otherwise be collected from a great many sources, it covers why, when and how to use cryptography, the principles of and demands on cryptographic algorithms, key management, possible problems with communications protocols, and the current state of standardization in the field. It is aimed at those who want to learn about cryptographic protection in a computer environment without specializing in the field.
This tutorial is a guide for those who are considering installing - or have already installed - cryptographic protection in their computer systems. The reader should have a reasonable knowledge about computers and computer security problems in general. Although technical in nature, the specific vocabulary is explained in the text, and a glossary is provided. Containing facts and experience which must otherwise be collected from a great many sources, it covers why, when and how to use cryptography, the principles of and demands on cryptographic algorithms, key management, possible problems with communications protocols, and the current state of standardization in the field. It is aimed at those who want to learn about cryptographic protection in a computer environment without specializing in the field.
This tutorial is a guide for those who are considering installing - or have already installed - cryptographic protection in their computer systems. The reader should have a reasonable knowledge about computers and computer security problems in general. Although technical in nature, the specific vocabulary is explained in the text, and a glossary is provided. Containing facts and experience which must otherwise be collected from a great many sources, it covers why, when and how to use cryptography, the principles of and demands on cryptographic algorithms, key management, possible problems with communications protocols, and the current state of standardization in the field. It is aimed at those who want to learn about cryptographic protection in a computer environment without specializing in the field.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-444-70484-9 (9780444704849)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Introduction (P. Mattila). 2. Applications. Confidentiality. Data Authentication. Authentication of Identity. Software Protection (S. Herda). 3. Algorithms. Introduction. Theoretical Security. Stream Ciphers and Block Ciphers. Examples of Attacks. Modes and Comparisons. Crypto Variables. Public Key Systems. Evaluation of Cryptographic Algorithms (K.-O. Widman) 4. Protecting the Protection. Key Management (W. Price). Crypto Environment (S.-A. Ekhall). 5. Encryption and Communication. Communication Principles. Encryption and the Communication Architecture. Practical Examples (P. Christoffersson). 6. Standards for Data Security (W. Price). 7. Encryption Implementations. Hardware. Software. Choosing an Implementation (V. Fak). 8. Glossary and Abbreviations. 9. References. Index.