ISBN-13: 9783639187083 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 164 str.
ISBN-13: 9783639187083 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 164 str.
Wired and wireless networks have become one of the most important communication mediums in daily lives since 1980s. Specifically, with the support of the Government and rapid growth of the industry, network technologies are developed with giant strides recently. Through network communications, people can connect with each other without direct contact. Thus, how to prevent communications from being eavesdropped, fabricated, and intruded becomes the main challenge of a network system design. In this study, we focus on the following subjects: (1) Authentication for wireless networks, (2) Secure communications for ad hoc networks, (3) Electronic commerce, and (4) Oblivious transfer protocol. The book is intended for a broad range of readers who will benefit from an understanding of wireless communications and electronic commerce. This includes students and professionals in the fields of security wireless security and electronic commerce, designers and implementers. For the professional interested in this field, the book servers as a basic reference and is suitable for self-study.