Cryptography For Dummies

Format

ebook

ISBN

9780764541889

Release

30 January 2004

Subjects

Computer Technology Nonfiction

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Cryptography is the most effective way to achieve data security and is essential to e-commerce activities such as online shopping, stock trading, and banking

This invaluable introduction to the basics of encryption covers everything from the terminology used in the field to specific technologies to the pros and cons of different implementations

Discusses specific technologies that incorporate cryptography in their design, such as authentication methods, wireless encryption, e-commerce, and smart cards

Based entirely on real-world issues and situations, the material provides instructions for already available technologies that readers can put to work immediately

Expert author Chey Cobb is retired from the NRO, where she held a Top Secret security clearance, instructed employees of the CIA and NSA on computer security and helped develop the computer security policies used by all U.S. intelligence agencies