Cryptography and Network Security
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Cryptography and Network Security is a widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, algorithms, and protocols used to secure data and communications in computer networks.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Cryptography and Network Security canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8672985 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cryptography and Network Security Context triple: [William Stallings, notableWork, Cryptography and Network Security]
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A.
applied cryptography
Applied cryptography is the practical branch of cryptography focused on designing and implementing secure protocols and systems to protect data, privacy, and communications in real-world applications.
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B.
foundations of cryptography
Foundations of Cryptography is a seminal two-volume work by Oded Goldreich that rigorously develops the theoretical underpinnings of modern cryptography, including definitions, proofs, and core primitives.
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C.
Secrecy, Authentication, and Public Key Systems
"Secrecy, Authentication, and Public Key Systems" is Ralph Merkle's influential doctoral thesis that helped lay the foundations of modern public-key cryptography and secure communication protocols.
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D.
CRYPTO
CRYPTO is a premier international research conference focused on cryptology and information security, organized annually by the International Association for Cryptologic Research.
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E.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Elliptic Curve Cryptography is a public-key cryptographic approach that uses the mathematics of elliptic curves over finite fields to provide strong security with relatively small key sizes.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Cryptography and Network Security Target entity description: Cryptography and Network Security is a widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, algorithms, and protocols used to secure data and communications in computer networks.
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A.
applied cryptography
Applied cryptography is the practical branch of cryptography focused on designing and implementing secure protocols and systems to protect data, privacy, and communications in real-world applications.
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B.
foundations of cryptography
Foundations of Cryptography is a seminal two-volume work by Oded Goldreich that rigorously develops the theoretical underpinnings of modern cryptography, including definitions, proofs, and core primitives.
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C.
Secrecy, Authentication, and Public Key Systems
"Secrecy, Authentication, and Public Key Systems" is Ralph Merkle's influential doctoral thesis that helped lay the foundations of modern public-key cryptography and secure communication protocols.
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D.
CRYPTO
CRYPTO is a premier international research conference focused on cryptology and information security, organized annually by the International Association for Cryptologic Research.
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E.
Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Elliptic Curve Cryptography is a public-key cryptographic approach that uses the mathematics of elliptic curves over finite fields to provide strong security with relatively small key sizes.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
computer science book
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textbook ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
cover security standards and protocols
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explain network security mechanisms ⓘ introduce principles of cryptography ⓘ |
| covers |
IPSec
NERFINISHED
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block ciphers ⓘ classical encryption techniques ⓘ key distribution ⓘ number theory for cryptography ⓘ stream ciphers ⓘ system security concepts ⓘ transport-level security protocols ⓘ user authentication protocols ⓘ web-based security protocols ⓘ |
| field |
computer security
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cryptography ⓘ information security ⓘ network security ⓘ |
| hasAuthor | William Stallings NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasEdition | multiple editions ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
instructors
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security practitioners ⓘ students ⓘ |
| structure | theoretical foundations and practical applications ⓘ |
| topic |
IP security
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access control ⓘ authentication ⓘ data confidentiality ⓘ data integrity ⓘ digital signatures ⓘ email security ⓘ firewalls ⓘ hash functions ⓘ intrusion detection principles ⓘ key management ⓘ malicious software ⓘ public-key cryptography ⓘ security protocols ⓘ symmetric-key cryptography ⓘ transport layer security ⓘ web security ⓘ |
| usedIn |
computer science curricula
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cybersecurity training ⓘ graduate courses ⓘ information technology curricula ⓘ undergraduate courses ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Cryptography and Network Security Description of subject: Cryptography and Network Security is a widely used textbook that provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, algorithms, and protocols used to secure data and communications in computer networks.
Referenced by (2)
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