The Encyclopedia of Cryptology addresses the basic theoretical concepts and provides a broad overview of the writing, sending, protection, and decrypting of codes and ciphers. This volume also includes biographical sketches, important events in the history of cryptography, and discussions of the practical applications of codes in everyday life.Illustrations, bibliographic references, and cross-references, plus two indexes complement the text.Includes biographical sketches of important figures and events in the history of cryptologyContains illustrations, bibliographic references, cross references, and two indexes