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Handbook of Applied Cryptography
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by:
Menezes, Alfred J.
Oorschot, Paul C. Van
Vanstone, Scott A.
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Publisher:
CRC Press
Published: October 16, 1996
ISBN: 0849385237
Format:Hardcover
Pages:780
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Book Description
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A hefty handbook for both novices and experts, introducing practical aspects of conventional and public-key cryptography and offering information on the latest techniques and algorithms in the field. Mathematical treatments accompany
practical discussions of areas including pseudorandom bits and sequences, stream and block ciphers, hash functions, and digital signatures. Also covers establishment protocols, implementation, and patents and standards. Includes annotated chapter
references, and cross-referencing between chapters, plus a bibliography of papers from selected cryptographic forums. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved
Product Description:
Cryptography, in particular public-key
cryptography, has emerged in the last 20 years as an important discipline that is not only the subject of an enormous amount of research, but provides the foundation for information security in many applications. Standards are emerging to meet the
demands for cryptographic protection in most areas of data communications. Public-key cryptographic techniques are now in widespread use, especially in the financial services industry, in the public sector, and by individuals for their personal privacy,
such as in electronic mail. This Handbook will serve as a valuable reference for the novice as well as for the expert who needs a wider scope of coverage within the area of cryptography. It is a necessary and timely guide for professionals who practice
the art of cryptography. The Handbook of Applied Cryptography provides a treatment that is multifunctional:
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