Encrypt, Sign, Attack : A compact introduction to cryptography

Manz, Olaf

ISBN 10: 3662660148 / ISBN 13: 9783662660140

Published by Springer 2022-12, 2022

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encrypt, Sign, Attack : A compact introduction to cryptography
• Publisher: Springer 2022-12
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3662660148
• ISBN 13: 9783662660140
• Binding: PF
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book explains compactly, without theoretical superstructure and with as little mathematical formalism as possible, the essential concepts in the encryption of messages and data worthy of protection. The focus is on the description of the historically and practically important cipher, signature and authentication methods. Both symmetric encryption and public-key ciphers are discussed. In each case, the strategies used to attack and attempt to "crack" encryption are also discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the practical use of ciphers, especially in the everyday environment. The book is suitable for working groups at STEM schools and STEM teacher training, for introductory courses at universities as well as for interested students and adults.

About the Author

Dr. Olaf Manz first worked as a research assistant and Heisenberg professor at the mathematical institutes of the universities of Mainz and Heidelberg. He then worked for many years at Siemens in IT product management and knows cryptography from the practical side. He is also the author of the book "Error-Correcting Codes", also published by Springer.