Everyday Cryptography Fundamental Principles and Applications

Everyday Cryptography Fundamental Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition written by Keith M. Martin Subject: An introductory guide to cryptography and its applications in daily technologies like mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and payment cards. Author: Keith M. Martin, a professor in the Information Security Group at Royal Holloway, University of London. Key Features: It focuses on fundamental principles rather than complex mathematical techniques, making it accessible to a wide audience. Publisher: Published by Oxford University Press. Book Overview Purpose: It serves as a comprehensive, introductory guide to how cryptography provides information security for everyday technologies, such as the internet and mobile networks. Approach: The text is designed to be widely accessible and intentionally avoids heavy low-level mathematics. Instead, it focuses on the fundamental principles and practical applications of modern cryptographic protocols. Target Audience: It is suitable for students, security professionals (like those pursuing CISSP, CCSP, or CISM certifications), or anyone looking for a first read on the subject with no prior knowledge required. Key Topics Covered The role of cryptography in computer network security. Fundamental principles of modern cryptographic technology. The wider societal impact of cryptography, including discussions on strategies following revelations like those from Edward Snowden.