Cryptography and Cybersecurity in the Department of Defence

This is a comprehensive guide that explores the principles, methodologies, and applications of cryptographic security within the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD). This book provides a structured approach to understanding encryption, network security, public key infrastructure (PKI), and quantum cryptography, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world defence applications.

The book covers historical cryptographic methods, modern encryption standards, network hardening techniques, and strategies for securing data in transit. Readers will gain insight into secure communications, adversary tactics, and compliance with DoD security frameworks. With dedicated sections on post-quantum cryptography, wireless security, and cryptanalysis, this resource prepares cybersecurity professionals and government contractors for emerging threats in national security.

Designed for cybersecurity practitioners, defence professionals, and students, this book includes hands-on exercises, vocabulary breakdowns, and quizzes to reinforce learning. Whether you're an analyst, engineer, or policymaker, this guide serves as an essential reference for securing sensitive government systems and critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

What You Will Learn:

• Public key infrastructure
• Historical ciphers and importance

• Applied cryptography in an enterprise and DOD environment

  Who This Book is for:

  Cybersecurity practitioners, and defence professionals, and students

  Includes hands-on exercises, vocabulary breakdowns, and quizzes, making it an essential reference Prepares cybersecurity professionals and government contractors for emerging threats, to stay ahead in national security Bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world defense applications

  Autorentext

Paris Wolf is an accomplished Enterprise Architect, public speaker, and educator. Growing up in challenging circumstances, Paris spent time in foster care and overcame the struggles of poverty, experiences that instilled resilience and a drive for success. These qualities later led Paris to join the U.S. Army, serving as a satellite communication operator. While becoming highly specialized in cryptography, Paris received specialized training in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship, including advanced training under the elite U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU), renowned for preparing Olympians and world-class athletes.

After transitioning to the private sector, Paris worked as an AWS Cloud Engineer and a teacher of Cryptography at Western Governors University. Paris is the founder of Void Knight Inc., a SouthWest aerospace and cybersecurity defence company. With a vision for the future, Paris aspires to teach the next generation of bright minds and assist the United States Military in its tradition of service to the public.

Paris is Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) from the Cybersecurity Certifications and Continuing Education (ISC2) organization. Paris is also A+, Network+, Security+, CASP, Project+ from CompTIA, ITL from EXIN, CCNA, CCNA CyberOps from Cisco, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Associate from AWS, CEH from EC-Council. Paris holds a Bachelor's in Network Security and a Master's in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Western Governors University.

Inhalt

Chapter 1: The Historical Evolution of Cryptography.- Chapter 2: Fundamentals.- Chapter 3: Hashing.- Chapter 4: Public Key Infrastructure.- Chapter 5: Email Security.- Chapter 6: Network Security.- Chapter 7: Data in Transit.- Chapter 8: Crypto Cracking.- Chapter 9: Wireless.- Chapter 10: Signal Flow for Antennas.- Chapter 11: Post-Quantum Cryptography.- Chapter 12: Quantum.- Chapter 13: Supplemental Content.