". . .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
CatalogThis 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
Partial table of contents:
CRYPTOGRAPHIC PROTOCOLS.
Protocol Building Blocks.
Basic Protocols.
Intermediate Protocols.
Advanced Protocols.
Esoteric Protocols.
CRYPTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES.
Key Length.
Key Management.
Algorithm Types and Modes.
Using Algorithms.
CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS.
Data Encryption Standard DES.
Other Block Ciphers.
Other Stream Ciphers and Real Random-Sequence Generators.
Public-Key Algorithms.
Special Algorithms for Protocols.
THE REAL WORLD.
Example Implementations.
Politics.