Security without Obscurity

Security without Obscurity

Author: Jeff Stapleton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1498788211

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Most books on public key infrastructure (PKI) seem to focus on asymmetric cryptography, X.509 certificates, certificate authority (CA) hierarchies, or certificate policy (CP), and certificate practice statements. While algorithms, certificates, and theoretical policy are all excellent discussions, the real-world issues for operating a commercial or


Governance, Risk, and Compliance for PKI Operations

Governance, Risk, and Compliance for PKI Operations

Author: Jeff Stapleton

Publisher: Auerbach Publications

Published: 2016-02-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781498707473

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Pragmatically, a PKI is an operational system that employs asymmetric cryptography, information technology, operating rules, physical and logical security, and legal matters. Much like any technology, cryptography in general undergoes changes: sometimes evolutionary, sometimes dramatically, and sometimes unknowingly. This book discusses what not do in PKI operations. Providing a no-nonsense approach and multiple case studies, the book is a straightforward, real-world guide to how to successfully operate a PKI system.


Security Without Obscurity

Security Without Obscurity

Author: Jeffrey James Stapleton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781000349566

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Security without Obscurity: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) complements Jeff Stapleton's three other Security without Obscurity books to provide clear information and answers to the most commonly asked questions about information security (IS) solutions that use or rely on cryptography and key management methods. There are good and bad cryptography, bad ways of using good cryptography, and both good and bad key management methods. Consequently, information security solutions often have common but somewhat unique issues. These common and unique issues are expressed as an FAQ organized by related topic areas. The FAQ in this book can be used as a reference guide to help address such issues. Cybersecurity is based on information technology (IT) that is managed using IS controls, but there is information, misinformation, and disinformation. Information reflects things that are accurate about security standards, models, protocols, algorithms, and products. Misinformation includes misnomers, misunderstandings, and lack of knowledge. Disinformation can occur when marketing claims either misuse or abuse terminology, alluding to things that are inaccurate or subjective. This FAQ provides information and distills misinformation and disinformation about cybersecurity. This book will be useful to security professionals, technology professionals, assessors, auditors, managers, and hopefully even senior management who want a quick, straightforward answer to their questions. It will serve as a quick reference to always have ready on an office shelf. As any good security professional knows, no one can know everything.


Security without Obscurity

Security without Obscurity

Author: Jeff Stapleton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-02-22

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1498707483

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Most books on public key infrastructure (PKI) seem to focus on asymmetric cryptography, X.509 certificates, certificate authority (CA) hierarchies, or certificate policy (CP), and certificate practice statements. While algorithms, certificates, and theoretical policy are all excellent discussions, the real-world issues for operating a commercial or


Security without Obscurity

Security without Obscurity

Author: J.J. Stapleton

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-05-02

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 146659215X

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The traditional view of information security includes the three cornerstones: confidentiality, integrity, and availability; however the author asserts authentication is the third keystone. As the field continues to grow in complexity, novices and professionals need a reliable reference that clearly outlines the essentials. Security without Obscurit


Ten Laws for Security

Ten Laws for Security

Author: Eric Diehl

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-11-16

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 3319426419

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In this book the author presents ten key laws governing information security. He addresses topics such as attacks, vulnerabilities, threats, designing security, identifying key IP assets, authentication, and social engineering. The informal style draws on his experience in the area of video protection and DRM, while the text is supplemented with introductions to the core formal technical ideas. It will be of interest to professionals and researchers engaged with information security.


Understanding PKI

Understanding PKI

Author: Carlisle Adams

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780672323911

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PKI (public-key infrastructure) enables the secure exchange of data over otherwise unsecured media, such as the Internet. PKI is the underlying cryptographic security mechanism for digital certificates and certificate directories, which are used to authenticate a message sender. Because PKI is the standard for authenticating commercial electronic transactions,Understanding PKI, Second Edition, provides network and security architects with the tools they need to grasp each phase of the key/certificate life cycle, including generation, publication, deployment, and recovery.


Information Security

Information Security

Author: Mark S. Merkow

Publisher: Pearson Education

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0789753251

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Fully updated for today's technologies and best practices, Information Security: Principles and Practices, Second Edition thoroughly covers all 10 domains of today's Information Security Common Body of Knowledge. Written by two of the world's most experienced IT security practitioners, it brings together foundational knowledge that prepares readers for real-world environments, making it ideal for introductory courses in information security, and for anyone interested in entering the field. This edition addresses today's newest trends, from cloud and mobile security to BYOD and the latest compliance requirements. The authors present updated real-life case studies, review questions, and exercises throughout.


Defensive Security Handbook

Defensive Security Handbook

Author: Lee Brotherston

Publisher: "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Published: 2017-04-03

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1491960337

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Despite the increase of high-profile hacks, record-breaking data leaks, and ransomware attacks, many organizations don’t have the budget to establish or outsource an information security (InfoSec) program, forcing them to learn on the job. For companies obliged to improvise, this pragmatic guide provides a security-101 handbook with steps, tools, processes, and ideas to help you drive maximum-security improvement at little or no cost. Each chapter in this book provides step-by-step instructions for dealing with a specific issue, including breaches and disasters, compliance, network infrastructure and password management, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing, among others. Network engineers, system administrators, and security professionals will learn tools and techniques to help improve security in sensible, manageable chunks. Learn fundamentals of starting or redesigning an InfoSec program Create a base set of policies, standards, and procedures Plan and design incident response, disaster recovery, compliance, and physical security Bolster Microsoft and Unix systems, network infrastructure, and password management Use segmentation practices and designs to compartmentalize your network Explore automated process and tools for vulnerability management Securely develop code to reduce exploitable errors Understand basic penetration testing concepts through purple teaming Delve into IDS, IPS, SOC, logging, and monitoring