". . .the best introduction to cryptography I′ve ever seen. . . . The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published. . . ." –Wired Magazine ". . .monumental . . . fascinating . . . comprehensive . . . the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers . . ." –Dr. Dobb′s Journal ". . .easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field." –PC Magazine ". . .the bible of code hackers." –The Millennium Whole Earth Catalog This new edition of the cryptography classic provides you with a comprehensive survey of modern cryptography. The book details how programmers and electronic communications professionals can use cryptography–the technique of enciphering and deciphering messages–to maintain the privacy of computer data. It describes dozens of cryptography algorithms, gives practical advice on how to implement them into cryptographic software, and shows how they can be used to solve security problems. Covering the latest developments in practical cryptographic techniques, this new edition shows programmers who design computer applications, networks, and storage systems how they can build security into their software and systems. What′s new in the Second Edition? ∗ New information on the Clipper Chip, including ways to defeat the key escrow mechanism ∗ New encryption algorithms, including algorithms from the former Soviet Union and South Africa, and the RC4 stream cipher ∗ The latest protocols for digital signatures, authentication, secure elections, digital cash, and more ∗ More detailed information on key management and cryptographic implementations
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"the definitive publicly available text on the theory and practice of cryptography" (Computer Shopper, January 2002)
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". . .the best introduction to cryptography I′ve ever seen. . . .The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published. . . ." –Wired Magazine ". . .monumental . . . fascinating . . . comprehensive . . . the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers . . ." –Dr. Dobb′s Journal ". . .easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field." –PC Magazine ". . .the bible of code hackers." –The Millennium Whole Earth Catalog This new edition of the cryptography classic provides you with a comprehensive survey of modern cryptography. The book details how programmers and electronic communications professionals can use cryptography–the technique of enciphering and deciphering messages–to maintain the privacy of computer data. It describes dozens of cryptography algorithms, gives practical advice on how to implement them into cryptographic software, and shows how they can be used to solve security problems. Covering the latest developments in practical cryptographic techniques, this new edition shows programmers who design computer applications, networks, and storage systems how they can build security into their software and systems. What′s new in the Second Edition? ∗ New information on the Clipper Chip, including ways to defeat the key escrow mechanism ∗ New encryption algorithms, including algorithms from the former Soviet Union and South Africa, and the RC4 stream cipher ∗ The latest protocols for digital signatures, authentication, secure elections, digital cash, and more ∗ More detailed information on key management and cryptographic implementations
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If you are already a cryppie or other security professional, this book will not add much to your knowledge. But if you are a programmer or other systems person with a desire to familiarize yourself with the field, I can't recommend this book highly enough. A reasonably solid mathematical background is required to fully understand the algorithms, but the book is structured in such a way that you can skip most of the heavily technical stuff and still get a lot out of the read.
Because this is essentially an introductory text, generality is the name of the game. Pretty much everything is covered, but to a low, or medium at best, degree of depth. (Only DES is covered thoroughly.) However, the reference list in the back is huge, and you can use it to easily track down any more detailed information that you're after.
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This is without a doubt the best book to introduce anyone to cryptography on a detailed level, providing readable definitions of protocols, and a valuable mathematical introduction to help you keep your head above the water. If you have a solid mathematical base and crypto knowledge, the Handbook of Applied Cryptography would be a better reference, but for the rest of us, Applied Cryptography is superb.
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This book supplies information at all levels. I am a computer scientist with a poor mathmatical background- it managed to explain the maths in a simple and methodical way. It also includes brief insights into quantum mechanics. A truly brilliant book for technical people from all disciplines and at all levels.
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Very well explained
A great review of a wide range of techniques expressed in easy to follow language with references to further reading.
Published 2 months ago by Velvetytoast
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Great book
One of the must-have books about cryptography written by one of the best experts in security around the world. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Martin Miguel
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A little disappointing
Bruce Schneier is one of the most respected persons in the field of cryptography.
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His work provides a good in-depth description of crypto protocols, signature systems, hashing... Read more
Published 18 months ago by S Foster
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Old but must have
Great book, but it's a bit old. I recomend it though. It's good for learning the basics about cryptography and has very good recources if you want to dig in more!
Published on 17 May 2011 by Spyrou Mixalis
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Soon time for third edition?
The book is not for the average reader, you must be proficient with code and have a basic grasp of the math behind public key cryptography. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2007 by Jonas
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Best in the field
This book is an excellent, in-depth guide to cryptography. It is an excellent starting point for a beginner, and is not stuffed with filler pages like so many technical books these... Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2004 by "jb-b"
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Highly recommended.
I read this book from cover to cover while on holiday. I was astonished at the number of ways ways in which cryptography can be applied. Read more
Published on 28 April 2003 by Mark Piekos
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not a bad book
The book is well structured, but very difficult, you have to have a lot of background maths before you can understand it, i am studying at university, but i am finding it hard to... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002
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concentrates on unimportant and uninteresting information
The book is too full of useless garbage. The information is also often presented in an over complicated manner.
Published on 14 Aug 2001
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Brilliant!
I am an experienced networking guy with a need to understand security. This book has a lot of stuff I didn't actually need but it had a lot more that I did. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2000 by dave.mcwilliam@towienet.co.uk
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