Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction - Fred Piper, Sean Murphy

Category: Misc. Non-fiction
Language: English
Keywords: Encryption Freedom Security Very Short Introductions

Written by Fred Piper, Sean Murphy
Read by L. J. Ganser
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins
Release date: 06-01-21

This book is a clear and informative introduction to cryptography and data protection - subjects of considerable social and political importance. It explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. Important areas are highlighted, such as Stream Ciphers, block ciphers, public key algorithms, digital signatures, and applications such as e-commerce. This book highlights the explosive impact of cryptography on modern society, with, for example, the evolution of the internet and the introduction of more sophisticated banking methods.