Cryptography Decrypted

Cryptography is at the heart of computer security: without it, secure e-commerce and Internet communications would be impossible.

Decision-makers and sophisticated computer users need to understand cryptography -- but most explanations are highly mathematical and technical.

Cryptography Decrypted explains cryptography in "plain English" -- and is authoritative and thorough enough to address the needs of professionals.

It explains the processes step-by-step, with extensive visuals.

The authors present the elements of cryptography systems; public key infrastructure (PKI); and the IPSec standard for virtual private network security; then review real-world systems and their applications.

They show how real-world systems are attacked, and how to protect them; introduce essential cryptographic terms; and present the fascinating history of cryptography through sidebars highlighting its important events, people, and breakthroughs.

For every decision-maker and computer user who needs to understand cryptography, this book is also ideal for security pros who need to educate management about cryptography.