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Modern Cryptography for Cybersecurity Professionals

You're reading from   Modern Cryptography for Cybersecurity Professionals Learn how you can leverage encryption to better secure your organization's data

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2021
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781838644352
Length 286 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Table of Contents (16) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Section 1: Securing Our Data
2. Chapter 1: Protecting Data in Motion or at Rest FREE CHAPTER 3. Chapter 2: The Evolution of Ciphers 4. Chapter 3: Evaluating Network Attacks 5. Section 2: Understanding Cryptographic Techniques
6. Chapter 4: Introducing Symmetric Encryption 7. Chapter 5: Dissecting Asymmetric Encryption 8. Chapter 6: Examining Hash Algorithms 9. Section 3: Applying Cryptography in Today's World
10. Chapter 7: Adhering to Standards 11. Chapter 8: Using a Public Key Infrastructure 12. Chapter 9: Exploring IPsec and TLS 13. Chapter 10: Protecting Cryptographic Techniques 14. Assessments 15. Other Books You May Enjoy

Chapter 9: Exploring IPsec and TLS

When you begin a data transaction on a network these days, you want to make sure that you can access a resource in a secure manner. One way to accomplish this is by using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN is a method used between two endpoints that provides data confidentiality as it crosses through an insecure network. The concept of a VPN has been around for several decades. However, in recent years, this technology has become more popular because with today's changing landscape, a large percentage of the world's population is online. That, coupled with the fact that more and more people are seeking ways to secure their data while in transit, makes using a VPN an optimal solution.

In this chapter, you'll apply all of your knowledge of cryptographic tools, techniques, and protocols as we examine the concepts of a VPN. We'll begin by outlining several types of VPNs in use today, such as Secure Shell (SSH) and browser-based...

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