The object of this book is to cover most of the currently relevant areas of data communications and networks. These include:  Communications protocols (especially TCP/IP)Networking (especially in Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, FDDI and ATM)Networking operating systems (especially in Windows NT, Novell NetWare and UNIX)Communications programs (especially in serial communications, parallel communications and TCP/IP)Computer hardware (especially in PC hardware, serial communications and parallel communication)The book thus splits into 15 different areas, these are:  General data compression (Chapters 2 and 3)Video, images and sound (Chapters 4-11 )Error coding and encryption (Chapters 12-17)TCP/IP, WWW, Internets and Intranets (Chapters 18-20 and 23)Electronic Mail (Chapter 21 )HTML (Chapters 25 and 26)Java (Chapters 27-29)Communication Programs (Chapters 20, 29 and 49)Network Operating Systems (Chapters 31-34)LANs/WANs (Chapters 35, 38-46)Serial Communications (Chapters 47 and 48)Parallel Communications (Chapters 50-52)Local Communications (Chapters 53-57)Routing and Protocols (Chapters 36 and 37)Cables and connectors (Chapters 58--60) Many handbooks and reference guides on the market contain endless tables and mathematics, or are dry to read and contain very little insight in their subject area.  Meer

Cryptography has proven to be one of the most contentious areas in modern society. For some it protects the rights of individuals to privacy and security, while for others it puts up barriers against the protection of our society.  Meer

William Edmondson ""Grumble"" Jones was among the most notable Southwest Virginians to fight in the Civil War. The Washington County native graduated from Emory & Henry College and West Point.  Meer

Keeping up with the latest developments in cyber security requires ongoing commitment, but without a firm foundation in the principles of computer security and digital forensics, those tasked with safeguarding private information can get lost in a turbulent and shifting sea.  Meer