Cryptography: The Key to Digital Security, How It Works, and Why It Matters

Keith Martin (Royal Holloway University of London)

ISBN 10: 1324004290 / ISBN 13: 9781324004295

Published by WW Norton & Co, United States, New York, 2020

About this Item

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 transactionsin 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. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cryptography: The Key to Digital Security, How It Works, and Why It Matters
• Publisher: WW Norton & Co, United States, New York
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1324004290
• ISBN 13: 9781324004295
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 508 grams

About this title

Synopsis

A nuts-and-bolts explanation of cryptography from a leading expert in information security.

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.

About the Author

Keith Martin is a professor of information security at Royal Holloway University of London and has worked in cryptographic research for thirty years. The author of Everyday Cryptography, he lives in Surrey, United Kingdom.