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Cryptography for Dummies
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by:
Cobb, Chey
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Publisher:
For Dummies
Published: January 19, 2004
ISBN: 0764541889
Format:Paperback
Pages:324
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Book Description
From Book News, Inc.
A computer security expert who has worked for private industry and the US government demystifies cryptology for all wishing to ensure that their online transactions are secure. She covers cryptology's everyday uses (e.g, in ATMS,
network passwords); differences in encryption algorithms; encryption cracking software; cryptiquette; common terms and mistakes; and import/export regulations on encryption technologies. Key items are usefully summarized in an e-commerce manager's
checklist.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Product Description:
* 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
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