Davies, Joshua
Implementing SSL/TLS Using Cryptography and PKI
- ISBN 13:
- 9780470920411
- author:
- Davies, Joshua
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 696
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 18.5 x 4.1 cm
- Genre:
- Computer networking & communications
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Implementing SSL / TLS Using Cryptography and PKI by Joshua Davies provides a comprehensive guide to setting up secure communication protocols for internet security. This hands-on, practical book covers the necessary steps to implement Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), including cryptographic protocols, secure hashing, and digital signatures. You'll learn how to protect against eavesdroppers using symmetric cryptography, create a network of trust with X.509 certificates, and set up a working implementation of SSL. The book also covers advanced topics such as adding TLS 1.2 support to your library and understanding the pitfalls of SSLv2. With this guide, you'll gain practical knowledge on how to implement Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), making it an essential resource for network professionals with a working knowledge of C programming.