Cryptography Decrypted
Author | : H. X. Mel |
Publisher | : Addison-Wesley Professional |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 2001 |
ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015049970596 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Cryptography Decrypted written by H. X. Mel and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2001 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear, comprehensible, and practical guide to the essentials of computer cryptography, from Caesar's Cipher through modern-day public key. Cryptographic capabilities like detecting imposters and stopping eavesdropping are thoroughly illustrated with easy-to-understand analogies, visuals, and historical sidebars. The student needs little or no background in cryptography to read Cryptography Decrypted. Nor does it require technical or mathematical expertise. But for those with some understanding of the subject, this book is comprehensive enough to solidify knowledge of computer cryptography and challenge those who wish to explore the high-level math appendix.