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Cryptography: The Key to Digital Security, How It Works, and Why It Matters


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Though often invisible, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Broadly defined as a set of tools for establishing security in cyberspace, cryptography enables us to protect our information and share it securely. It underpins the security of mobile phone calls, card payments, web connections, internet messaging, Bitcoin transactions—in short, everything we do online. Clearly and concisely, Keith Martin reveals the many crucial ways we all rely on cryptographic technology and demystifies its controversial applications and the nuances behind alarming headlines about data breaches or Edward Snowden. Essential reading for anyone with a password, Cryptography offers a profound perspective on personal security, online and off.

About the Author :
Keith Martin is a professor of information security at Royal Holloway, University of London, and has worked in cryptographic research for thirty years. He lives in Surrey, United Kingdom.

Review :
An indispensable guide to the ongoing crypto wars--balanced, gripping, and in plain English.--Thomas Rid, professor of strategic studies, Johns Hopkins University, and author of Active Measures [Martin] shows a knack for communicating demanding ideas...This timely book will leave digital neophytes significantly better informed about a vital area in computer science.-- "Publishers Weekly" Highly informative...Tech-savvy readers will come away with a greater appreciation for the science involved in keeping secrets from prying eyes.-- "Kirkus Reviews" In his searching and authoritative book, Keith Martin explains how...cryptography governs a huge portion of everyday life, and this book is the perfect introduction.--Steve Donoghue "Open Letters Review" In his typical low-key style, Keith Martin explains how digital security is necessarily based on cryptosystems, secret keys, and public keys. A must-read for anyone who wants to participate competently in discussions on the role of cryptography in our society.--Vincent Rijmen, codesigner of the Advanced Encryption Standard Keith Martin has a knack for explaining one of today's toughest inter-disciplinary problems in an accessible and accurate way. There's no math required, just a willingness to engage your brain. You will finish this book both entertained and better informed.--Kenny Paterson, professor of computer science, ETH Zürich


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780393867459
  • Publisher: WW Norton & Co
  • Publisher Imprint: WW Norton & Co
  • Height: 211 mm
  • No of Pages: 320
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 20 mm
  • Weight: 252 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0393867455
  • Publisher Date: 27 Aug 2021
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Key to Digital Security, How It Works, and Why It Matters
  • Width: 140 mm


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