Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction
Fred Piper · Sean Murphy
Jun 2021 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by L. J. Ganser
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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.
About the author
Fred Piper has worked in security since 1979. In 1985 he formed a company, Codes & Ciphers Ltd, which offers consultancy advice in all aspects of information security. He has lectured worldwide on a wide range of topics in information security, both academically and commercially.
Sean Murphy is a professor in the School of Mathematics and Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. He is coauthor, with Fred Piper, of Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction.
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