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Secret History: The Story Of Cryptology (Discrete Mathematics And Its Applications)
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Winner Of An Outstanding Academic Title Award From Choice Magazinemost Available Cryptology Books Primarily Focus On Either Mathematics Or History. Breaking This Mold, Secret History: The Story Of Cryptology Gives A Thorough Yet Accessible Treatment Of Both The Mathematics And History Of Cryptology. Requiring Minimal Mathematical Prerequisites, The Book Presents The Mathematics In Sufficient Detail And Weaves The History Throughout The Chapters. In Addition To The Fascinating Historical And Political Sides Of Cryptology, The Authora Former Scholarinresidence At The U.S. National Security Agency (Nsa) Center For Cryptologic Historyincludes Interesting Instances Of Codes And Ciphers In Crime, Literature, Music, And Art.Following A Mainly Chronological Development Of Concepts, The Book Focuses On Classical Cryptology In The First Part. It Covers Greek And Viking Cryptography, The Vigenre Cipher, The Onetime Pad, Transposition Ciphers, Jeffersons Cipher Wheel, The Playfair Cipher, Adfgx, Matrix Encryption, World War Ii Cipher Systems (Including A Detailed Examination Of Enigma), And Many Other Classical Methods Introduced Before World War Ii.The Second Part Of The Book Examines Modern Cryptology. The Author Looks At The Work Of Claude Shannon And The Origin And Current Status Of The Nsa, Including Some Of Its Suite B Algorithms Such As Elliptic Curve Cryptography And The Advanced Encryption Standard. He Also Details The Controversy That Surrounded The Data Encryption Standard And The Early Years Of Public Key Cryptography. The Book Not Only Provides The Howto Of The Diffiehellman Key Exchange And Rsa Algorithm, But Also Covers Many Attacks On The Latter. Additionally, It Discusses Elgamal, Digital Signatures, Pgp, And Stream Ciphers And Explores Future Directions Such As Quantum Cryptography And Dna Computing.With Numerous Realworld Examples And Extensive References, This Book Skillfully Balances The Historical Aspects Of Cryptology With Its Mathematical Details. It Provides Readers With A Sound Foundation In This Dynamic Field.Please Visit Dr. Bauer'S Website, Which Provides Access To Exercise Sets: Http://Depts.Ycp.Edu/~Cbauer/
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Secret History: The Story of Cryptology'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of both the history and mathematics of cryptology, balancing these two aspects to make the subject accessible to readers with minimal mathematical prerequisites.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Craig P. Bauer, a former Scholar-in-Residence at the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) Center for Cryptologic History.
- Q: What topics are covered in the first part of the book? A: The first part covers classical cryptology, including Greek and Viking cryptography, various ciphers such as the Vigenère cipher and Enigma, and methods introduced before World War II.
- Q: Does the book include modern cryptology concepts? A: Yes, the second part of the book examines modern cryptology, discussing figures like Claude Shannon, the NSA's Suite B algorithms, and topics such as public key cryptography and quantum cryptography.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 620 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Secret History: The Story of Cryptology' published? A: The book was published on March 25, 2013.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in cryptology? A: Yes, the book requires minimal mathematical background, making it suitable for beginners interested in learning about cryptology.
- Q: Are there any additional resources available for readers? A: Yes, Dr. Bauer's website provides access to exercise sets that complement the content of the book.
- Q: What recognition has this book received? A: The book won an Outstanding Academic Title Award from CHOICE Magazine.