Cryptography
A Very Short Introduction
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ISBN:
9780192803153
Publication date:
28/09/2015
Paperback
160 pages
174x111mm
Price: 350.00 INR
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ISBN:
9780192803153
Publication date:
28/09/2015
Paperback
160 pages
Fred Piper, Sean Murphy
The authors are both experts in the theory and practice of codes and their decipherment,Written in a fluid and lively style to appeal to the non-mathematical reader,Covers issues such as data protection, and applications of cryptography in modern technology,Takes the reader through the actual processes of developing codes and deciphering them
Rights: OUP UK (INDIAN TERRITORY)
Fred Piper, Sean Murphy
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.
About the author
Fred Piper, Director of the Information Security Group and Professor of Mathematics, Royal Holloway University of London, and Sean Murphy, Reader in Mathematics, Royal Holloway University of LondonFred Piper, Sean Murphy
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.
About the author
Fred Piper, Director of the Information Security Group and Professor of Mathematics, Royal Holloway University of London, and Sean Murphy, Reader in Mathematics, Royal Holloway University of LondonKathleen Taylor
Nick Lane
John Waller
Richard Dawkins
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