Fred Piper & Sean Murphy - Cryptography

Fred Piper and Sean Murphy's "Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction," a non-technical overview of cryptography for a lay audience. The book explores the history of cryptography, different types of ciphers (symmetric and asymmetric), and their applications, including the challenges of key management and the implications for security in the digital age. It also touches upon cryptanalysis, the breaking of codes, and the impact of technological advances like quantum computing. Finally, the text provides examples of real-world cryptographic applications and further reading suggestions.