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Martin, Keith M.
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Data encryption (Computer science)
Cryptography.
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Martin, Keith M.
Data encryption (Computer science)
Cryptography.
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Cryptography : the key to digital security, how it works, and why it matters /
Keith
Martin
.
by
Martin
,
Keith
M
.
W.W. Norton & Company, 2021.
Call #:
005.824 M381c
Subjects
Data encryption (Computer science)
Cryptography.
ISBN:
9780393867459 (pbk)
Edition:
First paperback ed.
Description:
309 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
First published in 2020 by W.W. Norton & Company.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-298) and index.
Summary:
"Despite its reputation as a language only of spies and hackers, cryptography plays a critical role in our everyday lives. Though often invisible, it underpins the security of our mobile phone calls, credit card payments, web searches, internet messaging, and cryptocurrencies -- in short, everything we do online. Increasingly, it also runs in the background of our smart refrigerators, thermostats, electronic car keys, and even the cars themselves. As our daily devices get smarter, cyberspace -- home to all the networks that connect them -- grows. Broadly defined as a set of tools for establishing security in this expanding cyberspace, cryptography enables us to protect and share our information. Understanding the basics of cryptography is the key to recognizing the significance of the security technologies we encounter every day, which will then help us respond to them. What are the implications of connecting to an unprotected Wi-Fi network? Is it really so important to have different passwords for different accounts? Is it safe to submit sensitive personal information to a given app, or to convert money to bitcoin? In clear, concise writing, information security expert
Keith
Martin
answers all these questions and more, revealing the many crucial ways we all depend on cryptographic technology. He demystifies its controversial applications and the nuances behind alarming headlines about data breaches at banks, credit bureaus, and online retailers. We learn, for example, how encryption can hamper criminal investigations and obstruct national security efforts, and how increasingly frequent ransomware attacks put personal information at risk. Yet we also learn why responding to these threats by restricting the use of cryptography can itself be problematic. Essential reading for anyone with a password, Cryptography offers a profound perspective on personal security, online and off."--Publisher.
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