Cryptology unlocked /

Wobst, Reinhard,

Cryptology unlocked / Reinhard Wobst ; translated by Angelika Shafir. - xiii, 540 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

"First published in the German language under the title "Abenteuer Kryptologie" by Addison-Wesley"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 515-526) and index.

Cryptology from the romans to World War II -- Cryptanalysis in detail -- Development milestones -- Life after DES -- Cryptographic protocols -- Practical applications -- Cryptology, politics, and business.

"Cryptography Unlocked introduces cryptography in a unique and non-mathematical style. Reinhard Wobst explains encryption, crypto analysis (classic and modern algorithms), cryptographic protocols, digital standards and much more. This book will reveal some of the dangers of code breaking, and highlights ways to master code breaking and attack algorithms."--Jacket.

9780470060643 0470060646

2007008058


Computers--Access control.
Data protection.
Cryptography.

QA76.9.A25 / W62 2007

005.82 WO.C 2007 G.C