Computers

Find information on some cryptanalytic hacks, breaking weak cryptosystems and links to more cryptography related websites.

Features machines and systems used in secure communications. Includes brief history on cryptography.

Outline of the various types of cipher systems that have been used historically and the relationships between them.

Ten part FAQ list that is essential reading for any newcomer to cryptography.

Introduction to cryptography, including concepts, key management and application.

Reference work available for free download (with restrictions) from the Web.

Non-profit scientific organisation intended to further research in cryptology.

Campaign to distribute image (rsa2d.gif) in protest of ITAR regulations that treat encryption as munitions.

Defines cryptographic terms and concepts, offers crypto scheme comparison, and provides some real world examples.

Article about cracking the original Netscape encryption algorithm, and links to resources for generating crypto strength randomness.

Discusses security problems and possible attacks against the RSA cryptosystem.

Provides references for a collection of cryptographic algorithms, assigning each an ASCII name and zero or more aliases.