After a brief account of the history of cryptography, the latest data on encryption protocols and techniques are explained. Describes present-day applications ranging from electronic cash to anonymous messaging and current security concerns. The second section assumes fairly sophisticated knowledge of the C programming language and features numerous source code fragments. Practical implementations of the code are listed throughout the book's second half.

From the Back Cover

Praise for Applied Cryptography

"This book should be on the shelf of any computer professional involved in the use or implementation of cryptography."
— IEEE Software

"An encyclopedic survey ... could well have been subtitled 'The Joy of Encrypting' ... a useful addition to the library of any active or would-be security practitioner."
— Cryptologia

"...the best introduction to cryptography I've ever seen...The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published..."
— Wired magazine

"...easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field..."
— PC magazine

"...monumental...fascinating...comprehensive...the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers..."
— Dr. Dobb's journal

Written by the world's most renowned security technologist this special Anniversary Edition celebrates 20 years for the most definitive reference on cryptography ever published, Applied Cryptography, Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C. Inside security enthusiasts will find a compelling introduction by author Bruce Schneider written specifically for this keepsake edition.

Included in this edition:

Exclusive forward by Bruce Schneier
Ways to defeat the key escrow mechanism
Encryption algorithms, including algorithms from the former Soviet Union and South Africa, and the RC4 stream cipher
Protocols for digital signatures, authentication, secure elections, digital cash, and more
Detailed information on key management and cryptographic implementations

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