Cryptography |
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| Editor:
| Curley, Robert |
| Series title: | Intelligence and Counterintelligence Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62275-034-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $36.49 |
Book Description:
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While cracking a code might seem like something few of us would encounter in our daily lives, it is actually far more prevalent than we may realize. Anyone who has had personal information taken because of a hacked email account can understand the need for cryptography and the importance of encryption. This detailed volume examines the logic and science behind various ciphers and real world uses, how codes can be broken, and the use of technology in this emerging field.
While cracking a code might seem like something few of us would encounter in our daily lives, it is actually far more prevalent than we may realize. Anyone who has had personal information taken because of a hacked email account can understand the need for cryptography and the importance of encryption. This detailed volume examines the logic and science behind various ciphers and real world uses, how codes can be broken, and the use of technology in this emerging field.