I would bow to the wisdom of my colleges and admit that Applied Cryptography is probably a little advanced unless you have a solid grounding in mathematics. I think that we will all agree that it really should be studied by those serious about cryptography, I for one would have had a much easier time getting though it if I had first read some of your excellent suggestions. Thanks for adding you contributions. I'm off to Amazon now to add a few of these to my library as well.
-B [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >Hello All, > >I agree with "cflynn" that beginners to cryptography are not the target >reading audience for "Applied Cryptography." > >Look at "Cryptography Decrypted" by H.X. Mel and Doris Baker >(ISBN:0201616475). I would prefer this book as a beginner (and I did) >because the book doesn't focus on the mathematics of cryptography. It >presents the material in a concise, yet thorough manner and uses >illustrations to visually emphasize the concepts. The material is not >overwhelming to the reader. Once you've mastered the concepts of >"Cryptography Decrypted," you should be ready to tackle "Applied >Cryptography." > >Regards, >David > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >-----Original Message----- >From: Cflynn . Tech [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >Sent: February 26, 2002 3:55 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Bill Barrett >Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Encryption Basics > > >Recommending a book like applied cryptography to a beginner is like >giving a >3 year old a car and telling them to drive, that book is okay I have a >copy >but you best know lots and lots of calculus cause that is what most of it >is >the actual algorithms. > >This book looks like more of a beginners book: > >Basic Methods of Cryptography >by Jan C.A. Van Der Lubbe > List Price: $35.00 >Our Price: $35.00 >Availability: Usually ships within 6 to 7 days >from www.amazon.com > >Also this book is great... >Computer Security Basics >by O'Reilly chapter has a low level overview of encryption... > > > > > > >--- >Regards, > > >On Mon, 25 Feb 2002 09:51:55 > Bill Barrett wrote: >>You know these kind of relpies really annoy me. For the beginner a >google >>search will turn up lots of resouces, many of them with incorrect >>information. It can be very intimidateing for those just starting out in >>the field. We that know more should help those that are tring to learn. >>After all we were all once there too. If you are going to post a reply >>post something that actually has some helpful information in it. >> >>That being said, try: >>http://www.counterpane.com/labs.html >>http://www.crypto.com/ >> >>A exellent book is Applied Crypography by Bruce Schneier available at >>Amazon for about $40 last time I checked. >> >>-WTB >> >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >>>At 07:38 21.02.02 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>> >>>>What sources would you suggest for getting basic info on encryption? >(How >>>>it works, software sources, best practices in business settings, etc.) >>> >>>First I would try to consult a search engine like www.google.com or so. >>>After that I would consult a library in order to find some good books. >>> >>>>Michelle Horner >>>>Outcome Technology Associates, Inc. >>> >>>Dominik >>> >>> >>>-- >>>http://www.code-foundation.de >>>217.229.69.207 - - [14/Oct/2001:02:29:41 +0200] "GET >>>/MSADC/root.exe?/c+dir >>> >>>Microsoft? Where do you want to surf today? >>> >> >> >> >> > > >Is your boss reading your email? ....Probably >Keep your messages private by using Lycos Mail. >Sign up today at http://mail.lycos.com > William Barrett HRIS Systems Administrator U-Haul International 602.263.6625 x4856 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
