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Part one is about concepts. Chapter one (and the first chapter of every section) is an outline of the contents of this part of the book. A simple introduction to symmetric cryptography, and the basics of asymmetric, is provided in chapter two. The purpose and components of a public key infrastructure (PKI) is reviewed in chapter three. Chapter four relates core PKI to the standard security model of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Some extension of the basic services is given in chapter five (although there is no mention of the most common hybrid form of encryption). Certificates and some fundamentals of certification are in chapter six. Chapter seven looks at key and certificate management. Certificate revocation, in ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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Wireless Security End to End is a comprehensive guide covering encryption, PKI, SSL, third party certificate validation, Smart card, pin authentication, device level security, threat analysis, strategies for developing a wireless security solution and a look ahead at future biometric technology all in the End to End series targeted at real-world professionals. Wireless Security End to End is being done in the End to End series, a new series dedicated to cutting-edge technologies designed to provide proven solutions, real-world tips and best practices. The End to End series takes a no "techno-babble" modular approach in explaining cutting edge wireless technology. Special features include case studies, real-life implementations and wireless ... Rest of this review on the detail page
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A "Short Description of the Book" states that it is intended to address the issue of whether various crypto algorithms are "practical," as opposed to just theoretically strong. This seems odd, since no algorithm is ready for implementation as such: it must be made part of a full system, and most problems with cryptography come in the implementation. The preface doesn't make things much clearer: it reiterates a "fit-for-application" mantra, but doesn't say clearly, at any point, why existing algorithms are not appropriate for use. The preface also suggests that this book is for advanced study in cryptography, although it states that security engineers and administrators, with special responsibility for developing or implementing cryptogr... Rest of this review on the detail page
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A must-read for any system administrator installing or currently using Apache, Hardening Apache shows you exactly what to do to make Apache more secure. Throughout this book, renowned author Tony Mobily introduces you to many of the security problems you’ll inevitably stumble across when using Apache---and most important, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and your server. Mobily provides in-depth instruction on the safe installation and configuration of Apache and gives detailed guidance on tightening the security of your existing Apache installation. This comprehensive book covers a wide variety of the most important issues, including common attacks, logging, downloading, administration, cross-site scripting attacks, and web-r... Rest of this review on the detail page
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In the introduction, the author is at pains to point out that this is not another "don't talk to strangers in chat rooms" book. He seems to be primarily concerned with virus infections and other malware. Part one is about protecting the computer. Chapter one is a very brief mention of the possibility of gremlins in your machine. Some sloppy definitions of malware and a warning about cyberterrorism are in chapter two. There is some good advice on avoiding virus infections in chapter three. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of questionable or useless material that will not help give the reader any protection. Chapter four's advice on antivirus scanners isn't necessarily wrong, but it certainly isn't great. It's marginally better tha... Rest of this review on the detail page
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