The Manga Guide to Cryptography breaks down how ciphers work, what makes them secure or insecure, and how to decode them. Comic illustrations make it easy to learn about classic substitution, polyalphabetic, and transposition ciphers; symmetric-key algorithms like block and DES (Data Encryption Standard) ciphers; how to use public key encryption technology to generate public/private keys and cryptograms; practical applications of encryption such as digital signatures, identity fraud countermeasures, and 'man in the middle' attack countermeasures.

Cryptography is hard but it's less hard when it's filled with adorable Japanese manga. The latest addition to the Manga Guide series, The Manga Guide to Cryptography, turns the art of encryption and decryption into plain, comic illustrated English.

About the Author
Masaaki Mitani is a professor at Tokyo Denki University's School of Engineering specializing in digital signal processing, communication, and educational engineering.
Shinichi Satou is an assistant professor at Tokyo Denki University's School of Engineering specializing in signal processing and educational engineering

Reviews
"If you're just curious about cryptography or need a simple jumping-off-point, this book is a good place to start."
-Sequential Tart

"Extremely accessible, ideal for both classroom use or self-study, and highly recommended for high school, college, and public library mathematics collections."
-Midwest Book Review



Book Information
ISBN 9781593277420
Author Masaaki Mitani
Format Paperback
Page Count 248
Imprint No Starch Press,US
Publisher No Starch Press,US