Description
Book SynopsisThe Manga Guide to Cryptography breaks down how ciphers work, what makes them secure or insecure, and how to decode them. Comic illustrations make it easy to learn about classic substitution, polyalphabetic, and transposition ciphers; symmetric-key algorithms like block and DES (Data Encryption Standard) ciphers; how to use public key encryption technology to generate public/private keys and cryptograms; practical applications of encryption such as digital signatures, identity fraud countermeasures, and 'man in the middle' attack countermeasures.
Trade Review"If you're just curious about cryptography or need a simple jumping-off-point, this book is a good place to start."
—Sequential Tart"Extremely accessible, ideal for both classroom use or self-study, and highly recommended for high school, college, and public library mathematics collections."
—Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsPrologue
Chapter 1: The Foundations of Encryption
Chapter 2: Symmetric-Key Algorithms
Chapter 3: Public Key Encryption
Chapter 4: Practical Applications of Encryption
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