Although much literature exists on the subject of RSA and public-key cryptography, until now there has been no single source that reveals recent developments in the area at an accessible level. Acclaimed author Richard A. Mollin brings together all of the relevant information available on public-key cryptography (PKC), from RSA to the latest applic

History and Basic Cryptographic Concepts. Protocols, Discrete Log, and Diffie-Hellman. Public-Key Cryptography. Probabilistic Primality Tests. Factoring. Security of RSA. Authentication. Key Management. Applications and the Future. Appendices. Solutions to Odd-Numbered Exercises. Bibliography. List of Symbols. Index.