Contemporary Cryptography

Description
Delivering an accurate introduction to the current state-of-the-art in modern cryptography, the book offers you a practical understanding of essential tools and applications to help you with your daily work.

Program

Whether you're new to the field or looking to broaden your knowledge of contemporary cryptography, this comprehensive resource puts all aspects of this important topic into perspective. Delivering an accurate introduction to the current state-of-the-art in modern cryptography, the book offers you a practical understanding of essential tools and applications to help you with your daily work. You also find complete coverage of the underpinnings and basic principles of cryptography to help you fully master the material.


From mathematical fundamentals and an overview of cryptographic systems... to details on unkeyed, secret key, and public key cryptosystems, this authoritative reference gives you solid working knowledge of the latest and most critical concepts, techniques, and systems in contemporary cryptography. Additionally, the book is supported with over 200 equations, more than 60 illustrations, and numerous time-saving URLs that connect you to Web sites with related information.

Reviews of the Book:


'Whether you are a beginner or looking to increase your knowledge of contemporary cryptography, this comprehensive book puts all aspects of this important topic into perspective. Oppliger provides an accurate introduction to the current state-of-the-art in modern cryptography and his book offers a practical understanding of essential tools and applications to help with your daily work.'

'There is complete coverage of the underpinnings and basic principals of cryptography to help you fully master the material. From mathematical fundamentals and overview of cryptography systems to details on unkeyed, secret key, and public key cryptosystems, this twenty-one chapter authoritative reference provides a solid working knowledge of the latest and most critical concepts, techniques, and systems in contemporary cryptography.'
--- The Cryptogram, April 2006



Author: Rolf Oppliger With foreword by Gene Spafford
Publisher: Artech House
ISBN 10: 1580536425
ISBN 13: 9781580536424
Pages: 510
Format: Hard Cover
Published Date: 2005
Availability: Ex Stock