ENCRYPTION Protecting Your Data: Project Hacking Book

by Ankit Fadia, Jaya Bhattacharjee

ABOUT THE BOOKProtecting Your Data is a handbook that teaches you how to encode the contents of plaintext in such a way so as to hide its contents from outsiders. It includes all the necessary topics to understand what encryption is all the definitions of encryption and decryption, the concept of developing a key in detail, cryptography, the most popular encryption algorithms, how some of these popular algorithms work, digital signatures, digital certificates, and most importantly, some real-life examples of where encryption can be put to use. With the growing need to safeguard one´s privacy in communication and transactions, the implementation of encryption is almost a necessity today. The USP of this book lies in its simple, easy-to-understand instructions and presentation, enhanced greatly by relevant diagrams and screenshots. It is truly a friend in need for lay people, unfolding as it does the theoretical, scientific and practical aspects of a user-friendly security system.CONTENTSAn Introduction to EncryptionEncryption and CryptographyEncryption AlgorithmsEncryption ToolsDefeating EncryptionPractical Examples of The Applications of EncryptionAbout The AuthorAnkit Fadia is a widely recognized, twenty-year old independent computer security expert based out of the Silicon Valley in California, USA. He has authored several internationally best-selling books on numerous topics related to computer security that have been widely appreciated by both professionals and industry leaders the world over. Widely traveled, Fadia provides customized cyber security training and consulting solutions to an impressive list of clients all across North America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Fadia also handles the Asia operations of a classified intelligence agency that he works for. In November 2001, Fadia was consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message sent by one of Osama Bin Laden’s men. Recently Fadia started his own computer security consulting, training and publishing company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with operations all across the Asia Pacific region. For his outstanding contributions in the field of computer security globally, Fadia has been honored with numerous international awards and is also regularly invited by BBC Radio World News, London, UK to share the latest updates on computer security.

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First published October 26, 2010

About the author

The bestselling author Ankit Fadia is a tech junkie who loves tinkering with computers, gadgets and everything tech. He has hosted a popular show on MTV called What the Hack!, where he gave tips, tricks and tweaks to get more out of technology and the Internet. Widely recognized as a computer security expert, he has delivered more than 1000 talks in 25 countries, received several awards and trained more than 20,000 people in India and China. He has studied at Stanford University and was chosen as a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum. Ankit loves to travel and has visited 100+ countries.