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Public Key Encryption and
Internet Security |
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Public Key Encryption is a fundamental component of Internet
Security. This paper introduces the concepts behind public key
encryption, and SSL, the protocol current used in the vast majority
of secure web applications. |
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Internet Security |
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The common perception of Internet Security is that if a website
uses the SSL protocol to provides a secure channel to transmit
private details such as passwords and credit card numbers, then
the web site itself is inherently secure. This paper introduces
the issues surrounding Internet Security, and presents a series
of steps which businesses can apply to improve the security
of their information assets. |
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