Amazon.com 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.
Amazon.com Cryptographic techniques have applications far beyond the obvious uses of encoding and decoding information. For Internet developers who need to know about capabilities, such as digital signatures, that depend on cryptographic techniques, there's no better overview than Applied Cryptography, the definitive book on the subject. Bruce Schneier covers general classes of cryptographic protocols and then specific techniques, detailing the inner workings of real-world cryptographic algorithms... read more
From Book News, Inc. , February 1, 1996 The classic guide to using cryptography to maintain data security, first published in 1994, and an instant best-seller among hackers. It describes dozens of cryptography algorithms, gives practical advice on how to implement them into cryptographic software, and shows how they can be used to solve security problems. This edition covers the latest protocols and algorithms to implement a variety of encryptions. For programmers and electronic communications professionals. Annotation copyright Book... read more
Synopsis Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date survey of modern cryptographic terms and techniques, along with practical advice on how to implement a wide variety of impenetrable encryptions, including algorithms and source code. (Advanced).
If you are already a cryppie or other security professional, this book will not add much to your knowledge. But if you are a programmer or other systems person with a desire to familiarize yourself with the field, I can't recommend this book highly enough. A reasonably solid mathematical background is required to fully understand the algorithms, but the book is structured in such a way that you can skip most of the heavily technical stuff and still get a lot out of the read.
Because this is essentially an introductory text, generality is the name of the game. Pretty much everything is covered, but to a low, or medium at best, degree of depth. (Only DES is covered thoroughly.) However, the reference list in the back is huge, and you can use it to easily track down any more detailed information that you're after.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
A practical cryptography reference for programmers.
May 14, 1997
Reviewer:
A reader
This is a good solid review of most current cryptography with source code available for software programmers. It does not go into mathematical proofs. I read the first version from cover to cover, however this edition, the second, is too large. It has become more of a reference book, although still very readable in parts. My only disappointment is the lack of good coverage of extremely high-speed cryptography like SEAL or MISTY or in depth explanations of secure computer network protocols like Novell's NetWare 4 RSA/GQ key exchange or Microsoft's NT hash-oriented key exchange. Also a more complete coverage of smart card technology would be nice. Basically this will get a competent engineer up to speed with 5 year old cryptography. This is still better than most alternatives like mathematics books or high-level overview books that are vague on details
Clearly a monumental work. Easy reading style, thorough treatment of protocols and ciphers of all styles and purposes...if you read this and don't pick up something useful then I want to hire you!
Copious and meticulous references. Consistent style throughout is a big plus. Dry wit (Alice and Bob find a book on Artificial Inteligence lying discarded and unused on the road...)makes for fun reading.
The only thing I would wish for is a clearer delineation between protocols and ciphers in the public domain vs. patented.
Kawan-kawan sekalian yang suka hack sini sana ke, buku ni memang bolen mengeraskan lu punya pandangan. Kalau matematik engkau baik jugak, buku ni boleh jadi benda rujukan anda kalau lu nak cipta algorithma kripto. Okek leh, tak mau cakap banyak sangat. Buku ni memang baik, pegi beli sekarang!
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