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Identification in Cyberspace
Cryptography,  Smartcards & Biometrics

by H.X. Mel & Doris Baker.....co-authors of Cryptography Decrypted

 

 

Intended Audience

Interested in:

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How digital Id security tools work

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How to evaluate/buy/use tools

 

 

Pictorial Presentation

Learn how:

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Crypto keys secure digital data

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Digital certificates distribute crypto keys

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Real world systems work

 


Some Highlights 

Assurances explained: 

 

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authentication, 

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confidentiality, 

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integrity, 

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non-repudiation 

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and assurance problems  

 

How cryptography solves identification assurance problems

Digital signatures & verifying identity

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Smartcards / biometrics 

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Real world systems and attacks

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Suggestions on how to hire and use technical staff 

 

 Description 

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Designed to be understandable by those with little or no previous knowledge. 

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Common cyber security terminology is clarified and made concrete with descriptive graphics.  

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We'll look at capabilities like detecting imposters and stopping malicious message eavesdropping.  

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Systems such as secure email, secure socket layers (SSL), and internet protocol security (IPsec) are described with illustrative pictures. Both ‘Certificate Authority’ and PGP systems are overviewed and contrasted.

    Contact: seminar at HXMEL.com 

 

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