Binding: Paperback
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 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 Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Murphy Sean (Reader In Mathematics Royal Holloway University Of London)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780192803153
Pages: 160 Pages, Numerous Figures
Publication Date: 8/29/2002
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Data Encryption