The Austin Protocol Compiler
The Austin Protocol Compiler

Author: Tommy M. McGuire

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-01-20

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0387232281

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

There are two groups of researchers who are interested in designing network protocols and who cannot (yet) effectively communicate with one another c- cerning these protocols. The first is the group of protocol verifiers, and the second is the group of protocol implementors. The main reason for the lack of effective communication between these two groups is that these groups use languages with quite different semantics to specify network protocols. On one hand, the protocol verifiers use specification languages whose semantics are abstract, coarse-grained, and with large atom- ity. Clearly, protocol specifications that are developed based on such semantics are easier to prove correct. On the other hand, the protocol implementors use specification languages whose semantics are concrete, fine-grained, and with small atomicity. Protocol specifications that are developed based on such - mantics are easier to implement using system programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. To help in closing this communication gap between the group of protocol verifiers and the group of protocol implementors, we present in this monograph a protocol specification language called the Timed Abstract Protocol (or TAP, for short) notation. This notation is greatly influenced by the Abstract Protocol Notation in the textbook Elements of Network Protocol Design, written by the second author, Mohamed G. Gouda. The TAP notation has two types of sem- tics: an abstract semantics that appeals to the protocol verifiers and a concrete semantics thatappeals to the protocol implementors group.

Elements of Compiler Design
Elements of Compiler Design

Author: Alexander Meduna

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2007-12-03

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1420063235

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Maintaining a balance between a theoretical and practical approach to this important subject, Elements of Compiler Design serves as an introduction to compiler writing for undergraduate students. From a theoretical viewpoint, it introduces rudimental models, such as automata and grammars, that underlie compilation and its essential phases. Based on these models, the author details the concepts, methods, and techniques employed in compiler design in a clear and easy-to-follow way. From a practical point of view, the book describes how compilation techniques are implemented. In fact, throughout the text, a case study illustrates the design of a new programming language and the construction of its compiler. While discussing various compilation techniques, the author demonstrates their implementation through this case study. In addition, the book presents many detailed examples and computer programs to emphasize the applications of the compiler algorithms. After studying this self-contained textbook, students should understand the compilation process, be able to write a simple real compiler, and easily follow advanced books on the subject.

CryptoGraphics
CryptoGraphics

Author: Debra Cook

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-09-10

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 0387341897

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Software that covertly monitors user actions, also known as spyware, has become a first-level security threat due to its ubiquity and the difficulty of detecting and removing it. This is especially so for video conferencing, thin-client computing and Internet cafes. CryptoGraphics: Exploiting Graphics Cards for Security explores the potential for implementing ciphers within GPUs, and describes the relevance of GPU-based encryption to the security of applications involving remote displays. As the processing power of GPUs increases, research involving the use of GPUs for general purpose computing has arisen. This work extends such research by considering the use of a GPU as a parallel processor for encrypting data. The authors evaluate the operations found in symmetric and asymmetric key ciphers to determine if encryption can be programmed in existing GPUs. A detailed description for a GPU based implementation of AES is provided. The feasibility of GPU-based encryption allows the authors to explore the use of a GPU as a trusted system component. Unencrypted display data can be confined to the GPU to avoid exposing it to any malware running on the operating system.

Handbook Of Security And Networks
Handbook Of Security And Networks

Author: Yang Xiao

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2011-04-14

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 9814468037

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This valuable handbook is a comprehensive compilation of state-of-art advances on security in computer networks. More than 40 internationally recognized authorities in the field of security and networks contribute articles in their areas of expertise. These international researchers and practitioners are from highly-respected universities, renowned research institutions and IT companies from all over the world. Each self-contained chapter covers one essential research topic on security in computer networks. Through the efforts of all the authors, all chapters are written in a uniformed style; each containing a comprehensive overview, the latest pioneering work and future research direction of a research topic.

Self-Stabilizing Systems
Self-Stabilizing Systems

Author: Sébastien Tixeuil

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2005-10-17

Total Pages: 237

ISBN-13: 3540321233

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Self-Stabilizing Systems, SSS 2005, held in Barcelona, Spain, in October 2005. The 15 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. The papers address classical topics of self-stabilization, prevailing extensions to the field, such as snap-stabilization, code stabilization, self-stabilization with either dynamic, faulty or Byzantine components, or deal with applications of self-stabilization, either related to operating systems, security, or mobile and ad hoc networks.

Privacy Preserving Data Mining
Privacy Preserving Data Mining

Author: Jaideep Vaidya

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-09-28

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 0387294899

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Privacy preserving data mining implies the "mining" of knowledge from distributed data without violating the privacy of the individual/corporations involved in contributing the data. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of available approaches, techniques and open problems in privacy preserving data mining. Crystallizing much of the underlying foundation, the book aims to inspire further research in this new and growing area. Privacy Preserving Data Mining is intended to be accessible to industry practitioners and policy makers, to help inform future decision making and legislation, and to serve as a useful technical reference.

Understanding Intrusion Detection through Visualization
Understanding Intrusion Detection through Visualization

Author: Stefan Axelsson

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-06-01

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 038727636X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Computer security - the protection of data and computer systems from intentional, malicious intervention - is attracting increasing attention. Much work has gone into development of tools to detect ongoing or already perpetrated attacks, but a key shortfall in current intrusion detection systems is the high number of false alarms they produce. This book analyzes the false alarm problem, then applies results from the field of information visualization to the problem of intrusion detection. Four different visualization approaches are presented, mainly applied to data from web server access logs.

Security in E-Learning
Security in E-Learning

Author: Edgar R. Weippl

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2005-07-06

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780387243412

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

As e-learning increases in popularity and reach, more people are taking online courses and need to understand the relevant security issues. This book discusses typical threats to e-learning projects, introducing how they have been and should be addressed.

Image and Video Encryption
Image and Video Encryption

Author: Andreas Uhl

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2005-12-28

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 0387234039

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Image and Video Encryption provides a unified overview of techniques for encryption of images and video data. This ranges from commercial applications like DVD or DVB to more research oriented topics and recently published material. This volume introduces different techniques from unified viewpoint, then evaluates these techniques with respect to their respective properties (e.g., security, speed.....). The authors experimentally compare different approaches proposed in the literature and include an extensive bibliography of corresponding published material.

Multivariate Public Key Cryptosystems
Multivariate Public Key Cryptosystems

Author: Jintai Ding

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-11-24

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 0387369465

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Multivariate public key cryptosystems (MPKC) is a fast-developing area in cryptography. This book systematically presents the subject matter for a broad audience and is the first book to focus on this exciting new topic. Information security experts in industry can use the book as a guide for understanding what is needed to implement these cryptosystems for practical applications, and researchers in both computer science and mathematics will find it a good starting point for exploring this new field. It is also suitable as a textbook for advanced-level students.