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Cryptographic techniques have applications far beyond the obvious uses of encoding and decoding information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor developers who need to know about capabilities, such as digital signatures, that depend on cryptographic techniques, there's no better overview than \u003ci\u003eApplied Cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 including the Data Encryption Standard and RSA public-key cryptosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes source-code listings and extensive advice on the practical aspects of cryptography implementation, such as the importance of generating truly random numbers and of keeping keys secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\". . .the best introduction to cryptography I've ever seen. . . .The book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published. . . .\" - Wired Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\". . .monumental . . . fascinating . . . comprehensive . . . the definitive work on cryptography for computer programmers . . .\" - Dr. Dobb's Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\". . .easily ranks as one of the most authoritative in its field.\" - PC Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book details how programmers and electronic communications professionals can use cryptography—the technique of enciphering and deciphering messages—to maintain the privacy of computer data. 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Written by a team of world-renowned cryptography experts, this essential guide is the definitive introduction to all major areas of cryptography: message security, key negotiation, and key management. You'll learn how to think like a cryptographer. You'll discover techniques for building cryptography into products from the start and you'll examine the many technical changes in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a basic overview of cryptography and what it means today, this indispensable resource covers such topics as block ciphers, block modes, hash functions, encryption modes, message authentication codes, implementation issues, negotiation protocols, and more. 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