ABSTRACT

From the Rosetta Stone to public-key cryptography, the art and science of cryptology has been used to unlock the vivid history of ancient cultures, to turn the tide of warfare, and to thwart potential hackers from attacking computer systems. Codes: The Guide to Secrecy from Ancient to Modern Times explores the depth and breadth of the field, remain

chapter 3|54 pages

Symmetric-Key Cryptography

chapter 4|30 pages

Public-Key Cryptography

chapter 5|42 pages

Cryptographic Protocols

chapter 6|18 pages

Key Management

chapter 7|20 pages

Message Authentication

chapter 8|58 pages

Electronic Mail and Internet Security

chapter 9|46 pages

Applications and the Future

chapter 10|50 pages

Noncryptographic Security Issues

chapter 11|41 pages

Information Theory and Coding