Cryptography: a Very Short Introduction

Name: Cryptography: a Very Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9780192803153

ISBN-10: 0192803158

ISBN-13: 9780192803153

Edition: 2002

Authors: Fred Piper, Sean Murphy

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This book is a clear and informative introduction to cryptography and data protection--subjects of considerable social and political importance. It explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. Important areas are highlighted, such as Stream Ciphers, block ciphers, public key algorithms, digital signatures, and applications such as e-commerce. This book highlights the explosive impact of cryptography on modern society, with, for example, the evolution of the internet and the introduction of more sophisticated banking methods.

Book details

List price: $12.99
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/29/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 160
Size: 4.37" wide x 6.85" long x 0.36" tall
Weight: 0.286
Language: English




Introduction



Understanding cryptography



Historical algorithms: simple examples



Unbreakable ciphers?



Modern algorithms



Practical security



Uses of cryptography



Key management



Cryptography in everyday life


References and further reading


Index