Best Cryptography Books

This comprehensive book covers the subject of applied cryptography, from traditional environments such as banking and government communications to modern applications in web browsers, smartphones and even medical implants. It explains the main techniques used in modern cryptography, with practical implementations and minimal mathematics. Ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as for self-study by engineers. Contains examples, problems, and chapter reviews.

This fascinating book delves into the history of encryption, outlining its evolution and revealing the profound effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Navajo Code Talkers, to the breakthrough that made internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of secrecy as the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known. With in-depth technical explanations and portraits of notable figures, this book is both accessible and gripping, forever changing the reader's view of history and what drives it. It will make you wonder just how private your messages truly are.