Cryptography and Satellite Navigation
By Joseph J. Rushanan, James T. Gillis
The book “Cryptography and Satellite Navigation” is a concise guide that links cryptographic security with satellite navigation. It explores essential cryptographic methods to protect positioning, navigation and timing data in modern systems. This book provides an introduction to cryptography’s critical role in secure communication and navigation, and explains the three primary cryptographic methods: ciphers, hashes and asymmetry. Additionally, the book explores the implications of quantum computing on the future of cryptography.
This book stands out with its detailed table of contents and is divided into nine chapters covering key topics. Part I introduces Satellite Navigation (SatNav), including Chapter 1: Introduction and Chapter 2: Overview of Satellite Navigation. Part II explores Cryptography, featuring Chapter 3: Symmetric Cryptography, Chapter 4: Hashing, Chapter 5: Public Key Cryptography and Chapter 6: Cryptographic Protocols. Part III addresses the security of SatNav with Chapters 7 through 11, covering topics from cryptography in the SatNav enterprise to future directions. The authors explain the three fundamental cryptographic techniques: symmetric ciphers for confidentiality, hashes for data integrity and asymmetric cryptography for privacy and authentication using digital signatures. These concepts are further elaborated through discussions on protocols protecting navigation signals in systems like Galileo and GPS.
This book offers a forward-looking analysis of quantum computing’s implications for cryptographic security, particularly in SatNav systems. It discusses emerging challenges in a post-quantum era and presents practical applications, including real-world examples that make complex concepts accessible. The authors balance depth with clarity, catering to both cybersecurity and satellite engineering professionals and newcomers alike. Case studies, such as the Galileo navigation system, showcase how digital signatures protect navigation data, while symmetric ciphers enhance data protection. Overall, the book highlights the vital role of cryptography in the technology landscape, preparing readers for future challenges.
Reviewed by Ajay K. Poddar
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ISBN: 9781685690311
Pages: 370
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