Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure on the Internet
Klaus Schmeh
Wiley
<I>Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure on the Internet</I> provides a thorough overview of the subject. It explains how susceptible networks are to hacking and how cryptography can help. This comprehensive and practical guide covers:      <UL><LI>Public Key Infrastructures (PKIs); important when using cryptography in a large organisation,      <P><LI>the difference between the SSL protocol and the IPSec standard,      <P><LI>integration of cryptography into the different OSI-layers, and how to decide whether hardware or software solutions are the right means to achieve this.      </UL>The book also includes sections on::      <UL><LI>standardisation           <LI>authentication       <LI>elliptic curve cryptography           <LI>chip cards           <LI>algorithm modes and protocols - including SSL, TLS, IPSec, SMIME and PGP protocols       <LI>cryptography's connection with biometry (using biological characteristics for authentication purposes).             </UL><I>Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure on the Internet</I> is an indispensable guide for all levels of reader. It contains valuable reference material about statutes and standards affecting encryption, which companies are active in the market, and a reference guide to people, organisations, books and websites to go to for further information.