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Security of information and communication networks
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Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
c2009
Language
English
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Table of Contents
From the Book
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Introduction
1.1. A Historical Perspective of Information and Network Security
1.1.1. Hidden Messages
1.1.2. Encoded Messages
1.2. Modern Cryptography, Watermarking, Steganography, Escrow and Cryptanalysis
1.2.1. Cryptography
1.2.1.1. Symmetric and Asymmetric Keys
1.2.1.2. Hash Functions
1.2.1.3. Security Services
1.2.2. Watermarking
1.2.3. Steganography
1.2.4. Escrow
1.2.5. Cryptanalysis
1.3. Network Security
1.3.1. ISO/OSI Reference Model and Security
1.4. Security Threatening Attacks and Actions
1.4.1. Information Security Attacks
1.4.1.1. Virus
1.4.1.2. Trojan Horses
1.4.1.3. Worms
1.4.1.4. Phishing and Pharming
1.4.1.5. Protecting the Computer from Viruses
1.4.2. VPN Networks
1.4.2.1. Tunneling
1.4.2.2. VPN Security
1.4.2.3. IPsec
1.4.3. Network Security Attacks
1.4.3.1. Network and Service Availability
1.4.3.2. Network Attacks
1.4.3.3. Counter-Attacking Intelligent Networks
References
2. Mathematical Foundations
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Logarithms
2.3. Prime Numbers
2.4. Modulus Arithmetic
2.5. Greatest Common Divisor
2.5.1. The Classical Euclidean Algorithm
2.5.2. The Binary GCD Algorithm
2.6. Groups
2.7. Rings
2.8. Fields
2.9. The Fermat's Theorem
2.10. The Euler's Theorem
2.11. Exclusive-Or
2.12. Random Numbers
References
3. Ciphers and Algorithms
3.1. Symmetric/Asymmetric Ciphers
3.2. Symmetric Ciphers
3.2.1. The Direct Substitution or Random Shift Cipher
3.2.2. Shift Cipher
3.2.3. The Permutation Cipher
3.2.4. Block Ciphers
3.2.5. The Data Encryption Standard (DES)
3.2.6. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
3.2.7. The RC4 Algorithm
3.2.8. The RC5 and RC6 Algorithms
3.2.9. Other Well-Known Algorithms
3.3. Asymmetric Cipher Systems
3.3.1. Factorization Problems
3.3.2. The Race for Unbreakable Codes
3.4. Elliptic Curve Cryptosystems
3.4.1. A Primer on Elliptic Curves and Elliptic Curve Factorization
3.4.1.1. Elliptic Curves Over Real Numbers
3.4.1.2. Elliptic Curves Over Real and Prime Numbers
3.4.1.3. Elliptic Curves Over Binary Numbers
3.4.1.4. Cyclic Groups
3.4.2. Applicability of Elliptic Curves to Cryptography
3.4.2.1. ECC Procedures
3.4.2.2. Comparing ECC with DH and with RSA
3.5. The RSA Algorithm
3.6. Key Management
References
4. Cryptographic Key Distribution Systems
4.1. Key Distribution
4.1.1. Symmetric Key Distribution
4.1.1.1. Key Revocation
4.1.1.2. New Key Distribution
4.1.2. Asymmetric Key Distribution
4.1.3. Commuting Key Distribution
4.1.4. Shared Key Distribution
4.2. Merkle's Puzzle Method
4.3. Shamir's Key Distribution Method
4.4. Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange Distribution
4.5. Digital Signature Systems
4.6. The Trusted Third Party or Key Escrow Encryption System
References
5. Chaotic Cryptographic Systems
5.1. Fundamentals of Chaotic Processes
5.1.1. The Chaotic Regime
5.1.2. Chaos Annulling Traps
5.2. Application of Chaotic Systems to Communications
5.3. Application of Chaotic Systems to Cryptography
5.3.1. The Baptista Method
5.3.2. The Lorenz Method
5.3.3. Synchronization of Chaotic Processes
5.3.4. The Karalopoulos Method
References
6. Communication Security Layer Classifications
6.1. A Synergistic Security Framework
6.1.1. Information/Application Security Layer
6.1.2. MAC/Control Security Layer
6.1.3. Network Security Layer
6.1.4. Physical Layer Security
6.2. Firewalls and Gateways
6.3. Security Cross-Portfolio
6.4. Attacks and Security in the Internet
6.5. TACACS, SNMP and UDP
References
7. Network Security: Wireless Systems
7.1. Wireless Networks
7.2. WLAN
7.2.1. IEEE 802.11 WLAN
7.2.2. IEEE 802.11 WLAN Architecture
7.2.3. IEEE 802.11 Channel Allocation
7.2.4. IEEE 802.11 Advantages and Disadvantages
7.2.5. WLAN Security
7.3. Wi-Fi, WPA and WPA2
7.4. EAP, EAPOL and RADIUS
7.4.1. The IEEE 802.11i Robust Security Network
7.4.2. IEEE 802.11i Vulnerabilities
7.5. Wireless Mobile Access Networks
7.5.1. GSM
7.5.1.1. GSM Network Architecture
7.5.1.2. GSM Security
7.5.1.3. GSM Full Duplex Secure Data Transmission
7.6. B3G/4G
7.6.1. B3G/4G Security Concerns
7.7. WiMax
7.7.1. WiMax Security
7.8. IP Multimedia Subsystems
7.8.1. IMS Security
7.9. Bluetooth
7.9.1. Bluetooth Security
7.10. Wireless Personal Area Networks
7.10.1. Wireless Personal Area Networks Security
7.11. Communications Satellite Networks
7.11.1. Communications Satellite Networks Security
7.12. Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks
7.12.1. Wireless Ad-Hoc Network Security
References
8. Network Security: Wired Systems
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Wired Networks
8.2.1. The Loop Plant and the Trunk Plant
8.2.2. Analog Loops and Digital Loops
8.2.3. Signaling System 7
8.2.4. Getting Connected Across the Network
8.2.5. Network Synchronization
8.2.6. Signal Performance
8.3. Security Issues
8.4. Security Comparison Between PSDN and IP
References
9. Network Security: Optical Systems
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Layers of Network Security
9.3. Security of Optical Access Network
9.3.1. Passive Optical Networks and Fiber-to-the-Premises
9.3.2. Security and Vulnerabilities of PONs
9.3.3. Types of Attacks in Optical Access Networks
9.3.3.1. Interception of the Physical Plant
9.3.3.2. Eavesdropping
9.3.3.3. Source Mimicking and Theft of Service
9.3.3.4. Attacking the Supervisory Channel
9.3.3.5. Security Measures
9.3.4. Detecting Fiber Instruction and Countermeasure Strategies
9.3.5. Backbone Optical Networks
9.4. Cyber-Attack Detection Mechanisms
9.4.1. Channel Performance Vector as Channel Signature
9.4.2. Discriminating Between Faults and Attacks
9.4.3. Method for Estimating the Performance Vector and Channel ID
9.4.4. Architecting the Performance Vector Circuit
9.4.5. Self-Protecting Optical Links
9.4.5.1. Intrusion Detection and Reaction Scenarios
9.4.5.2. Self-Protecting with Countermeasure Intelligence Networks
9.4.5.3. Simultaneous Multiple Channel Protection
9.4.5.4. Simultaneous Multiple Channel Equalization
9.4.5.5. Intrusion Counter-Attacking Networks
9.5. A WDM Method Applicable to Link Security
9.5.1. The Wavelength-Bus
9.5.2. Bandwidth Capacity and Bandwidth Elasticity of the λ-Bus
9.5.3. Security Aspects with the λ-Bus Based on a Multi-Strand DNA Model
9.5.3.1. Multiplex Random Scheduler
9.5.3.2. Temporal Wavelength-Bus Randomizer
9.5.3.3. The Hybrid Method
9.6. Free Space Optical Networks
9.6.1. FSO Technology Overview
9.6.2. FSO Mesh Topology
9.6.3. FSO Protection Strategies and Fault Avoidance
9.6.4. FSO Security
9.7. Security Testing
9.7.1. RNG and PRNG Testing
9.7.2. Cryptographic Algorithm Testing
9.7.3. Cryptanalysis as a Security Testing Tool
References
10. Quantum Networks
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Quantum Mechanics Not-for-Dummies
10.2.1. Electron Interferometry
10.2.2. Photon Interferometry
10.2.3. Convergence of Two Radical Ideas in Quantum Mechanics
10.2.4. Superposition of States, Qubits and Qu-Registers
10.3. Quantum Cryptography
10.3.1. Pre-Quantum Cryptographic Era
10.3.2. Post-Classical Cryptographic Era
10.3.3. Photon Polarization States
10.3.3.1. Orthogonal States
10.3.3.2. Creating Orthogonal States
10.3.4. Photon Polarization States
10.3.4.1. The Poincaré Sphere
10.3.4.2. Rotating States of Polarization
10.3.4.3. Qubit Basis States
10.3.4.4. Rules of Quantum Cryptography Algorithms
10.3.5. The BB84 Protocol
10.3.6. The B92 Protocol
10.3.7. The K05 Protocol
10.3.8. The K08 Protocol
10.3.9. Entangled Photon Pairs and the Eckert Algorithm
10.3.10. Quantum Teleportation
10.3.11. Vulnerabilities of Pragmatic Quantum Cryptography
References
11. Next Generation Optical Network Security
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Standardized Protocols for Cost-Efficient Optical Networks
11.2.1. The Generic Framing Protocol
11.2.1.1. GFP Client Payload Multiplexing
11.2.1.2. GFP Frame Structure
11.2.1.3. GFP Header Error Control and Delineation
11.2.1.4. GFP Frame Structure
11.2.1.5. GFP Modes
11.2.2. The Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme LCAS
11.2.3. Concatenation Efficiency
11.3. Security in the Next Generation SONET/SDH
References
12. Biometrics in Communication Networks
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Biometric Types
12.3. Biometrics and Cryptography
12.4. Local and Remote Authentication
12.5. Biometrics Remote Authentication
References
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