For courses in Cryptography Computer Security and Network Security. Keep pace with the
fast-moving field of cryptography and network security Stallings' Cryptography and
Network Security: Principles and Practice introduces students to the compelling and
evolving field of cryptography and network security. In an age of viruses and hackers
electronic eavesdropping and electronic fraud on a global scale security is paramount. The
purpose of this book is to provide a practical survey of both the principles and practice of
cryptography and network security. The first part of the book explores the basic issues to be
addressed by a network security capability and provides a tutorial and survey of cryptography
and network security technology. The latter part of the book deals with the practice of network
security covering practical applications that have been implemented and are in use to provide
network security.
