Hiding in Plain Sight by Eric Cole

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Summary

Steganography, the practice of encoding data into the least significant bit of another file, has become a popular tool for secretly sending and receiving digital messages. This title concerns steganography as it relates to covert communications.

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Hiding in Plain Sight by Eric Cole

Explains exactly what steganography is--hiding a message inside an innocuous picture or music file--and how it has become a popular tool for secretly sending and receiving messages for both the good guys and the bad guys First book to describe international terrorists' cybersecurity tool of choice in an accessible language Author is a top security consultant for the CIA and provides gripping stories that show how steganography works Appendix provides tools to help people detect and counteract stenanography
"..an interesting read..."(PC Utilities, July 2003) "...a very good book, giving cogent, lucid explanations..." (Technology & Society, 30 September 2003) "...a good introduction to an emergent technology..." (ContentPeople, 19 September 2003)
ERIC COLE is currently Chief Scientist for The Sytex Group's Information Warfare Center, where he heads up cutting--edge research in steganography and network security. Prior to this, Cole worked for more than five years in security for the CIA, during which time he earned six achievement awards and led a team of security professionals in the design and deployment of secure communications systems. Cole continues to consult for many government agencies. He holds several professional certifications and helped develop several of the SANS GIAC security certifications and corresponding courses. He has appeared on CNN, CBS News, and 60 Minutes.
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ISBN 13 9780471444497
ISBN 10 0471444499
Title Hiding in Plain Sight
Author Eric Cole
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 2003-04-25
Number of pages 360
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.