Smart Card Security and Applications (Artech House Telecommunications Library) (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Smart cards are all around us, and their security features can be utilized to protect data in almost any computer system. In clear, comprehensible language, this book provides a solid overview of the benefits and limitations of smart cards for secure applications, and shows how to implement the procedures needed to make smart cards effective in protecting information. The author examines the unique hardware and software elements behind each type of smart card, explains the various cardholder identification methods, and guides readers through the process of choosing the most suitable level of technology and encryption and protecting the smart card through all stages of its lifecycle. The book also provides an inside look at how smart cards are currently being used to provide security in the telecommunications, finance, health care, and travel industries, examines the unique problems posed by multi-application cards, and explores current smart card issues and trends. It includes a working model for use in designing a smart card security system, as well as a full glossary and description of standards.

About the Author

Mike Hendry is a freelance consultant in electronic payment systems and data communications. He holds an M.B.A. from the International Management Institute, Geneva, and an M.A. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cambridge, UK. He is the author of Practical Computer Network Security (Artech House, 1995, 0-89006-801-1) and Implementing EDI (Artech House, 1993, 0-89006-664-7).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Artech House Publishers (September 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890069530
• ISBN-13: 978-0890069530
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,491,551 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent overview on smart cards and their application, March 11, 1998

By A Customer

I found this book to be a very readable overview of current smart card technologies and activities. It flows logically through the various topics and offers plenty of food for thought. I believe it is most appropriate for someone who already has an interest in the area and wants to round out their knowledge. If you're looking for a book to give you an understanding of this exciting technology then I wouldn't hesitate to suggest this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as I was expecting, February 19, 2005

By	Mishari (KSA, Riyadh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smart Card Security and Applications (Artech House Telecommunications Library) (Hardcover)

I read lots of articles and white papers on Smart Cards for the last three years specially in banking sector.

I don't conceder my self as an expert in this field, this which enthuse me to start digging more and search for other approaches to increase my knowledge.

I took this book; I read it page by page from the cover to the cover. Unfortunately I couldn't find more information than what I had before.

So my suggestion if you're already familiar with smart cards concept, practices, few information about encryption, I prefer to search for other book.

If you're new on this field and if you don't want to spend lots of time searching for good articles and white paper and your budget can stand for the book price, I recommend you to go for it.

1 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars security methode, March 26, 1999

By A Customer

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