Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code

You are looking at the anniversary edition prepared to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the publication of the book by one of the most renowned specialists in the field of security, representing one of the most authoritative references on cryptography... among all the books published on this topic. The book is accompanied by a substantive preface by Bruce Schneier, specifically written for the anniversary edition. This edition includes: - Exclusive preface by Bruce Schneier. - Methods for combating key escrow mechanisms. - Encryption algorithms, including algorithms developed in the former USSR and South Africa, as well as the RC4 stream cipher. - Protocols for creating digital signatures, authentication, ensuring secure electronic voting, electronic money circulation, etc. - Detailed information on key management and the implementation of cryptographic tools.