Design, Release, Update, Repeat: The Basic Process of a Security Protocol’s Evolution

Companies, businesses, colleges, etc. throughout the world use computer networks and telecommunications to run their operations. The convenience, information-gathering, and organizational abilities provided by computer networks and the Internet is undeniably useful. However, as computer and network...

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Published in:International journal of advanced computer science & applications 2017, Vol.8 (1)
Main Authors: Choi, Young B, Hunter, Nathan D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer networks
Cybersecurity
Network security
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Summary:Companies, businesses, colleges, etc. throughout the world use computer networks and telecommunications to run their operations. The convenience, information-gathering, and organizational abilities provided by computer networks and the Internet is undeniably useful. However, as computer and network technology continues to become increasingly advanced, the threat and number of cyber-attacks rises. Without advanced and well-developed security protocols, companies, businesses, colleges, and even ordinary individuals would be at the mercy of malicious hackers. This paper focuses on security protocols such as PGP, 3PAKE, and TLS’s processes, design, history, advantages, and disadvantages. Research for this article was conducted through reading numerous scholarly articles, conference articles, and IT and information security textbooks. The purpose of this article is to expose and elaborate on vulnerabilities in popular security protocols, introduce lesser-known protocols with great potential, and lastly, provide suggestions for future directions and modifications to improve security protocols through qualitative and theoretical research.
ISSN:2158-107X
2156-5570
DOI:10.14569/IJACSA.2017.080145