| Bruce Schneier's Applied Cryptography : Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C
offers an authoritative introduction to the field of cryptography, suitable for both the
specialist and the general reader. The book adopts an encyclopedic approach to
cryptographic systems throughout history, from ciphers to public key cryptography.
Schneier also outlines cryptographic protocols--the steps required for secure
encryption--with the precision of a chess master. Readable, instructive, and truly exhaustive, this text is a must for anyone wanting a solid introduction to the field in a single volume. Applied Cryptography presents the source code for most algorithms and other procedures in C rather than using pure math. The book also includes source code for the Data Encryption Standard (DES) and other algorithms, but readers don't need to know programming to benefit from this text. With a truly comprehensive bibliography of over 1,600 entries, Applied Cryptography provides the reader with plenty of sources for more information. |