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Codes: The Guide to Secrecy from Ancient to Modern Times
Contributor(s): Mollin, Richard A. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1584884703     ISBN-13: 9781584884705
Publisher: CRC Press
OUR PRICE: $209.00  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: May 2005
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Annotation: This book explores the depth and breadth of the field of cryptology. It begins by tracing the development of cryptology from inception to modern-day practice. The remainder of the book explores the modern aspects and applications of cryptography, covering symmetric- and public-key cryptography, cryptographic protocols, key management, message authentication, e-mail and Internet security, and advanced applications. Nearly 200 diagrams, examples, figures, and tables along with abundant references and exercises complement the discussion. It is designed such that the non-professional reader may learn all aspects of secrecy yet it is still suitable as a textbook for a course on a variety of secrecy-related topics.

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Security - General
- Computers | Operating Systems - General
- Mathematics | Combinatorics
Dewey: 005.82
LCCN: 2005041403
Series: Discrete Mathematics & Its Application
Physical Information: 1.66" H x 6.38" W x 9.52" L (2.37 lbs) 679 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
From the Rosetta Stone to public-key cryptography, the art and science of cryptology has been used to unlock the vivid history of ancient cultures, to turn the tide of warfare, and to thwart potential hackers from attacking computer systems. Codes: The Guide to Secrecy from Ancient to Modern Times explores the depth and breadth of the field, remaining accessible to the uninitiated while retaining enough rigor for the seasoned cryptologist.

The book begins by tracing the development of cryptology from that of an arcane practice used, for example, to conceal alchemic recipes, to the modern scientific method that is studied and employed today. The remainder of the book explores the modern aspects and applications of cryptography, covering symmetric- and public-key cryptography, cryptographic protocols, key management, message authentication, e-mail and Internet security, and advanced applications such as wireless security, smart cards, biometrics, and quantum cryptography. The author also includes non-cryptographic security issues and a chapter devoted to information theory and coding. Nearly 200 diagrams, examples, figures, and tables along with abundant references and exercises complement the discussion.

Written by leading authority and best-selling author on the subject Richard A. Mollin, Codes: The Guide to Secrecy from Ancient to Modern Times is the essential reference for anyone interested in this exciting and fascinating field, from novice to veteran practitioner.
 
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