Cryptology includes data encryption (cryptography), cryptographic
protocols and code breaking to provide the fundamentals of data
security.
This new book introduces cryptography in a unique and
non-mathematical style. Cryptology Unlocked explains
encryption, crypto analysis (classic and modern algorithms),
cryptographic protocols, digital standards and much more. This
innovative book will reveal some of the dangers of code breaking,
and highlights ways to master code-breaking and attack
algorithms.
Topics range from the simplest enciphering methods to precise
investigations of modern algorithms. Everything you need to
understand the delicate balance between complex and actual
information, with a peppering of anecdotes along the way.
Join the cryptology adventure, and understand:
* The difference between good and bad algorithms
* Whether or not secret services can read all messages
* The real-world affect cryptography had on World War II
* The unspoken security risks behind digital mobile standards GSM
and UMTS
* The everyday implications on digital signatures, PINs and
online banking
Inhoudsopgave
Preface.
1. Introduction.
2. Cryptology from the Romans to World War II.
3. Cryptanalysis in Detail.
4. Development Milestones: DES, RSA.
5. Life After DES: New Methods, New Attacks.
6. Cryptographic Protocols.
7. Practical Applications.
8. Cryptology, Politics, and Business.
Glossary.
Appendix A.1. Sources of Information.
Appendix A.2. Bibliography.
Index.
Over de auteur
Reinhard Wobst studied mathematics at Technical University
of Dresden and obtained his Ph D in the field of scholastic
processes in 1980. He now works as an independent programmer
for scientific and industrial applications in C/C++ as well as
script languages.
In 1980, he conducted his first experiments with cryptographic
algorithms. This hobby has led to numerous articles discussing
cryptography, through to security consulting and security software
development. All this writing has resulted in this book,
which is now in its third edition in the original German and is
published here in English for the first time.
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