Richard Johnson

Transport Layer Security Essentials (eBook, ePUB)

Definitive Reference for Developers and Engineers

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Transport Layer Security Essentials"
"Transport Layer Security Essentials" is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the protocols, cryptography, and best practices that secure our modern digital communications. Starting with a clear exposition of the TLS protocol's architecture in the context of OSI and TCP/IP models, the book methodically walks readers through the evolution from SSL to contemporary TLS, dissecting each protocol component-Record, Handshake, Alert, ChangeCipherSpec-and offering an accessible yet technically rigorous understanding of their functions. Through detailed analysis, readers come to appreciate the layered structure underpinning every secure connection on the Internet.
The book delves deeply into the cryptographic foundations of TLS, contrasting symmetric and public key algorithms, examining the critical role of hashing, and unpacking advanced concepts like authenticated encryption and forward secrecy. Special attention is given to real-world implementation: from robust certificate management and authentication workflows to the anatomy of modern threats such as protocol downgrades, man-in-the-middle attacks, and side-channel exploits. Vivid case studies, alongside pragmatic advice, illuminate defense strategies and best practices for deploying TLS securely in varied environments.
Beyond the protocol itself, "Transport Layer Security Essentials" addresses the practical realities of scaling, automating, and monitoring TLS in today's complex architectures-from high-traffic web servers and cloud-native microservices to IoT, email, and legacy systems. Concluding with a look toward the future, the book prepares readers for the coming era of post-quantum cryptography, heightened privacy requirements, and evolving regulatory landscapes. This essential reference empowers engineers, architects, and security professionals to design, implement, and operate secure, resilient communications at every layer of the stack.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: HiTeX Press
• Seitenzahl: 250
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 6610000892624
• Artikelnr.: 74492281