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 various technologies.
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 various technologies.
Prof. Keith Martin is a Professor of Information Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. He first studied cryptography at Royal Holloway in the late 1980s. After research positions at the University of Adelaide, Australia and the University of Leuven, Belgium, he rejoined Royal Holloway in 2000. He was Director of Royal Holloway's renowned Information Security Group between 2010 and 2015. As well as being an active member of the cryptographic research community, he has considerable experience in teaching cryptography to non-mathematical students, including to Royal Holloway's pioneering MSc Information Security, industrial courses, and young audiences.
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Setting the Scene 1: Basic Principles 2: Historical Cryptosystems 3: Theoretical versus Practical Security The Cryptographic Toolkit 4: Symmetric Encryption 5: Public-Key Encryption 6: Data Integrity 7: Digital Signature Schemes 8: Entity Authentication 9: Cryptographic Protocols Key Management 10: Key Management 11: Public-Key Management Use of Cryptography 12: Cryptographic Applications 13: Cryptography for Personal Devices 14: Control of Cryptography 15: Closing Remarks
