Description
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 also 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
Format
eBook
Pages
176 pages
Language
English
Published
May 17, 2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Editions
3 editions
ISBN-10
1280762640
ISBN-13
9781280762642