Cryptography InfoSec Pro Guide (Beginner's Guide) - Brossura

Oriyano, Sean-Philip

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ISBN 10: 0071794255 ISBN 13: 9780071794251

Casa editrice: McGraw-Hill Education, 2013

Riassunto

Security Smarts for the Self-Guided IT Professional

This complete, practical resource for security and IT professionals presents the underpinnings of cryptography and features examples of how security is improved industry-wide by encryption techniques. Cryptography: InfoSec Pro Guide provides you with an actionable, rock-solid foundation in encryption and will demystify even a few of the more challenging concepts in the field. From high-level topics such as ciphers, algorithms and key exchange, to practical applications such as digital signatures and certificates, the book delivers working tools to data storage architects, security mangers, and others security practitioners who need to possess a thorough understanding of cryptography.

True to the hallmarks of all InfoSec Pro Guides, the book imparts the hard-learned lessons and experiences of knowledgeable professionals in security, providing know-how that otherwise takes years to learn. You’re led through the Why and How of cryptography, the history of the science, the components of cryptography and how it is applied to various areas in the field of security.

• Challenging crypto puzzles in every chapter
• Ready-to-implement cryptographic techniques explained
• Lingo—Common security terms defined so that you’re in the know on the job
• IMHO—Frank and relevant opinions based on the author’s years of industry experience
• Budget Note—Tips for getting security technologies and processes into your organization’s budget
• In Actual Practice—Exceptions to the rules of security explained in real-world contexts
• Your Plan—Customizable checklists you can use on the job now
• Into Action—Tips on how, why, and when to apply new skills and techniques at work

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Informazioni sull'autore

Sean-Philip Oriyano (CISSP, CEH, CHFI, SCNP, MCT, MCITP and Security+) is a 20 year veteran of the Information Technology and engineering fields working with a wide variety of organizations to deliver unique and innovative solutions. He has spent his time in the field working with nearly all aspects of IT and management with special emphasis on Information Security/Operations concepts, techniques, and practices. Currently, he is an IT instructor who specializes in infrastructure and security topics for various public and private entities. Sean has instructed for the US Air Force, Navy, and Army at locations both in North America and internationally.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: McGraw-Hill Education
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0071794255
• ISBN 13: 9780071794251
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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