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  Cryptography (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback) By (author) Fred C. Piper, By (author) Sean Murphy

  

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  Short Description for CryptographyPresenting an informative introduction to the science of codebreaking, this book explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. It also highlights the explosive impact of cryptography on modern society, with, for example, the evolution of the internet.
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  • Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
  • Published: 30 May 2002
  • Format: Paperback 160 pages
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  • Categories: Coding Theory & Cryptology | Mathematical Modelling | Data Encryption
  • ISBN 13: 9780192803153 ISBN 10: 0192803158
  • Sales rank: 49,049

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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 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.