Cryptography a very short introduction /

This book is a clear and informative introduction to cryptography and data protection--subjects of considerable social and political importance. It explains what algorithms do, how they are used, the risks associated with using them, and why governments should be concerned. Important areas are highl...

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Main Author: Piper, F. C. 1940-
Other Authors: Murphy, Sean, 1963-
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2002.
Oxford ; New York : 2002.
Physical Description: 142 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Series: Very short introductions ; 68.
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