Classical and contemporary cryptology

This innovative book includes a running, realistic case study and historical notes that enliven what can be a dry topic. The Author weaves the fascinating history of cryptography throughout the book, discussing the spies, code breakers, and code talkers of WW II, and the hackers and attackers of today. Students learn how to think like a cryptographer trying to fend off attacks, or secure software systems, through hands-on activities. The software allows the students to learn cryptography by giving them a set of easy to use tools to analyze the effectiveness of both classical and contemporary ciphers that are used for computer security applications. The book spans introductory to advanced topics and also includes a unique, optional chapter on quantum computing.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with a Summary, Important Terms, Resources, and Problems.) 1: Introduction to Cryptology I: CLASSICAL CRYPTOLOGY 2: Classical Monoalphabetic Ciphers 3: Classical Polyalphabetic Ciphers 4: Classical Polygraphic Ciphers 5: Classical Transposition Ciphers II: CONTEMPORARY CIPHERS 6: Stream Ciphers 7: Block Ciphers 8: Public Key Ciphers 9: Message Authentication: Key Management, Digital Signatures, Hash Functions, Certificates III: THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOLOGY 10: Quantum Cryptography