Keith Martin - Böcker

Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for everyday technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, payment cards, Tor, and Bitcoin. This book is intended to be introductory, self-contained, and widely accessible. It is suitable as a first read on cryptography. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematics techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms. Instead our focus will be on what a normal user or practitioner of information security needs to know about cryptography in order to understand the design and use of everyday cryptographic applications.By focusing on the fundamental principles of modern cryptography rather than the technical details of current cryptographic technology, the main part this book is relatively timeless, and illustrates the application of these principles by considering a number of contemporary applications of cryptography. Following the revelations of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the book considers the wider societal impact of use of cryptography and strategies for addressing this.A reader of this book will not only be able to understand the everyday use of cryptography, but also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and crucially important area of technology.

Cryptography is a vital technology that underpins the security of information in computer networks. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing information security for everyday technologies such as the Internet, mobile phones, Wi-Fi networks, payment cards, Tor, and Bitcoin. This book is intended to be introductory, self-contained, and widely accessible. It is suitable as a first read on cryptography. Almost no prior knowledge of mathematics is required since the book deliberately avoids the details of the mathematics techniques underpinning cryptographic mechanisms. Instead our focus will be on what a normal user or practitioner of information security needs to know about cryptography in order to understand the design and use of everyday cryptographic applications.By focusing on the fundamental principles of modern cryptography rather than the technical details of current cryptographic technology, the main part this book is relatively timeless, and illustrates the application of these principles by considering a number of contemporary applications of cryptography. Following the revelations of former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, the book considers the wider societal impact of use of cryptography and strategies for addressing this.A reader of this book will not only be able to understand the everyday use of cryptography, but also be able to interpret future developments in this fascinating and crucially important area of technology.

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.

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.

Cyber Security Foundations introduces the core topics that all cyber security students and future professionals need to understand the cyber security landscape. It is a key textbook for postgraduate and undergraduate students taking modules related to cyber security and information security, as well as for general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of technical and human-centred digital security concepts.Features include:- Chapters on core areas such as cryptography, computer security, cyber security management, cybercrime and privacy, informed by the CyBOK knowledge areas- Demonstration of how the many facets of the discipline interrelate, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber security landscape- Real-world examples to illustrate the application of ideas- Learning outcomes and activities to help reinforce learning and exploration beyond the core text, and a glossary to equip readers with the language necessary to make sense of each topic

Cyber Security Foundations introduces the core topics that all cyber security students and future professionals need to understand the cyber security landscape. It is a key textbook for postgraduate and undergraduate students taking modules related to cyber security and information security, as well as for general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of technical and human-centred digital security concepts.Features include:- Chapters on core areas such as cryptography, computer security, cyber security management, cybercrime and privacy, informed by the CyBOK knowledge areas- Demonstration of how the many facets of the discipline interrelate, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the cyber security landscape- Real-world examples to illustrate the application of ideas- Learning outcomes and activities to help reinforce learning and exploration beyond the core text, and a glossary to equip readers with the language necessary to make sense of each topic