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Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C: Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C [Kindle Edition]

Bruce Schneier (Author)
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"the definitive publicly available text on the theory and practice of cryptography" (Computer Shopper, January 2002)

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... monumental ... fascinating ... comprehensive ... the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers ...
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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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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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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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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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
An true all-rounder. 25 Nov 2000
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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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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 4 months ago by Martin Miguel
A little disappointing
Bruce Schneier is one of the most respected persons in the field of cryptography.
His work provides a good in-depth description of crypto protocols, signature systems, hashing... Read more
Published 6 months ago by S Foster
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 12 months ago by Spyrou Mixalis
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 F. Jonas
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"
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
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
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
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
Excellent Introduction
This book serves as an excellent introduction for both the mathematically inclined, and people like me. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2000
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the encryption key is often called the public key, and the decryption key is often called the private key. &quote;
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Symmetric algorithms can be divided into two categories. Some operate on the plaintext a single bit (or sometimes byte) at a time; these are called stream algorithms or stream ciphers. Others operate on the plaintext in groups of bits. The groups of bits are called blocks, and the algorithms are called block algorithms or block ciphers. &quote;
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