Authentication systems for secure networks
By: Rolf Oppliger.
Series: The Artech House computer science library
Publisher: Artech House
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
Subjects: Computer networks -- Security measures.; Computers -- Access control.; Authentication.; Cryptography.
Description: As information processing continues to move toward an open systems environment, the advantages of authentication and key distribution systems over traditional passwords are becoming more and more evident. In this timely guide for computer scientists, electrical engineers, and networking specialists, author Rolf Oppliger explains and compares the various authentication and key distribution systems available today, including Kerberos, NetSP, SPX, TESS, and SESAME.

The book explores the cryptographic techniques used for these systems - and shows how to use them to provide the best security for your network.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-180) and index.