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Learn about codes and cyphers and the math behind making and breaking codes.
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Cryptology
Breaking secret codes by
Discusses different methods for breaking secret codes.
Ciphers, Codes, Algorithms, and Keys by
As handy and useful as it is to communicate with smartphones, email, and texts, not to mention paying bills and doing banking online, all these conveniences mean that a great deal of our sensitive, personal information needs to be protected and kept secret. Readers can anticipate an intriguing overview of the ciphers, codes, algorithms, and keys used in real-life situations to keep peoples' information safe and secure. Examples of how to use some types of cryptography will challenge and intrigue.
The code book for young people How to Make It, Break It, Hack It, Crack It by
"As gripping as a good thriller." —The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography—the encoding and decoding of information—in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as secure as we want to believe.Coders and codebreakers alike will be fascinated by history's most mesmerizing stories of intrigue and cunning—from Julius Caesar and his Caeser cipher to the Allies' use of the Enigma machine to decode German messages during World War II.Accessible, compelling, and timely, The Code Book is sure to make readers see the past—and the future—in a whole new way."Singh's power of explaining complex ideas is as dazzling as ever." —The Guardian
Cryptography: Cracking Codes by
This work examines the logic and science behind various ciphers, their real world uses, how codes can be broken, and the use of technology in this oft-overlooked field.
The History of Cryptography by
From Julius Caesar to the modern cryptography of computers, readers will learn about the stories and examples of how some of the greatest minds of history have figured out how to make and break codes.
Making secret codes by
Discusses different methods for creating secret codes.
Speaking secret codes by
Discusses methods for speaking secret codes.
Top Secret by
Presents a guide to codemaking, codebreaking, and their role in history, describing different types of codes and ciphers, discussing codebreaking and concealment techniques, and including brief stories about exciting moments in the history of the art.
The Code Book for Young People by
It’s known as the science of secrecy. Cryptography: the encoding and decoding of private information. And it is history’s most fascinating story of intrigue and cunning. From Julius Caesar and his Caesar Cipher to the code used by Mary Queen of Scots and her conspiracy to the use of the Engima machine during the Second World War, Simon Singh follows the evolution of secret writing. Accessible, compelling, and timely, this international bestseller, now adapted for young people, is sure to make readers see the past—and the future—in a whole new way. From the Hardcover edition.
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