Cryptography
- Primers and tutorials
- Publications
- Policy issues
- DES
- Public Key Infrastructure and certification
- Forums
- Other sites of interest
Primers and tutorials
An Introduction to the Use of Encryption
For beginners intending to use encryption software.
Hermetic Systems.
Cryptography FAQs
Excellent source. Answers grouped by topic.
FAQs.com
Usenet Cryptography FAQ
Answers to common crypto questions.
Cryptography - An Introduction.
An excellent and comprehensive overview of the techniques, algorithms, standards and attacks.
Directory of Encryption Sites
Secure Root.
A collection of cryptography links
AT&T.
Encryption and Security Resource Page
Written and maintained by Matt Blaze.
Francis Litterio's Cryptography Page
Links to FAQs, resources, crypto papers, utilities and services.
Counterpane
Index of cryptography papers available online, plus other cryptography and security links.
Counterpane Internet Security.
Cryptography A-Z
The page lists international sources of cryptographic software, information on cryptographic methods, algorithms, and protocols. Topics covered: encryption, decryption, cryptanalysis, steganography (hiding information), cryptographic software, tools, information, and assessments about cryptographic methods.
SSH Communications.
International Association for Cryptologic Research
Features archive of research papers, publications and conferences.
SSLeay and SSLapps FAQ
SSLeay is a free implementation of Netscape's Secure Socket Layer - the software encryption protocol behind the Netscape Secure Server and the Netscape Navigator Browser.
View the archive of our free twice-weekly
Newsletter on Security
Crypto-Gram Newsletter
Free monthly e-mail newsletter on computer security and cryptography from Bruce Schneier - a cryptography guru, author of Applied Cryptography, inventor of Blowfish and Twofish.
Counterpane.
Information Security Magazine
ICSA.net
Encryption Policy
A full archive and updates on the developments in the U.S. encryption policy and legislation.
Center for Democracy and Technology.
Electronic Privacy Information Center - Cryptography Policy
Recent crypto news and documents
EPIC.
Cryptography's Role in Securing the Information Society
Computer Science and Telecommunications Board/National Research Council.
Cryptography and Liberty
An international survey of encryption policy.
Global Internet Liberty Campaign.
Cryptography Policy
U.S. laws and regulations plus commentary.
Columbia University.
Secure Electronic Marketplace for Europe
a European R&D project in the area of secure electronic commerce over open networks, especially the Internet.
SEMPER.
U.S. frees up encryption export policy
Network World, 01/13/00.
NEC to unveil world's strongest encryption system
Network World, 01/21/00.
U.S. frees up encryption export policy
Network World, 01/13/00.
Crypto export rules falls short of total decontrol
Network World, 01/14/00.
DES - Questions for discussion and suggested reading
University of Illinois at Chicago.
Data Encryption Standard Fact Sheet
Technical overview, applicability, keys, validation of device for compliance with the standard.
Idaho State University.
DES Project
A DES decryption contest run via the Internet. Has several editions.
Distributed Net.
Cracking DES
Secrets of encryption research.
Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse
National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Public Key Infrastructure and certification
Digital signatures
take effect in U.S.
IDG News Service, 10/02/00.
E-signatures with USB
crypto-tokens
Network World, 02/12/01.
Wanted: PKI interoperability
Network World, 04/16/01.
Simplification, not XML, is the
key to PKI success
Network World, 05/07/01.
Postal Service starts digital authentication
IDG News Service, 03/07/01.
FTC, Commerce Department seek feedback on digital signatures law
Computerworld, 02/08/01.
PKI enables digital signatures
Network World, 10/30/00.
Cyber RSA@Crypto.Center
Simulates the RSA algorithm in JavaScript. Helps the understanding of public key cryptography.
Einsmir.
IEEE P1363
Standard Specifications For Public-Key Cryptography
IEEE.
PKI Resource Center
A gateway to PKI learning and information. Offers white papers and products information, a newsletter, info on request. Provides tips on what features to look for when evaluating a Public Key Infrastructure Solution.
Baltimore Technologies.
Crypto Links
A comprehensive list of links on cryptography.
Info.Aanekoski.
Comprehensive list of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) links
The PKI Page
Large collection of links on public key cryptography from RFCs to vendor info.
Magnet.
Overview of Certification Systems
X.509, CA, PGP and SKIP
A list of Certification Authorities worldwide
Queen Mary and Westfield College.
VeriSign
A major global CA. The home page offers guides, tutorials, white papers and news about PKI software and authentication services.
Baltimore UniCERT
A CA and a leader in PKI solutions.
Baltimore Technologies.
Thawte Certification
A global provider of digital certificate products, services and solutions that create security, privacy and authentication in electronic commerce.
ARCANVSA licensed Certification Authority providing Digital Certificates, CryptoNotary and other digital certificate services.
Public Key Authentication Framework: Tutorial
OzEmail Internet.
PKIX Working Group
IETF.
Summary of Electronic Commerce and digital signature legislation
Including federal, state and international updates of the legislation developments.
McBride, Baker & Coles.
Digital Signature Guidelines
Free download.
American Bar Association.
General Usage for International Digitally Ensured Commerce (GUIDEC)
A document of the International Chamber of Commerce to provide a set of common definitions for certifying and ensuring electronic commerce.
Digital IDSM Practices and PKI information
Web resources from VeriSign.
Study: E-commerce spread defeating crypto regulations
Network World, 04/06/00.
Forums on security including encryption
Network World Forums
A list of forums on various security topics.
Security Forum
Online discussion of security and administration issues as well as Proxy servers and how to be secured online.
Network 54.
Yahoo Club
An online discussion of computer security issues.
National Cryptologic Museum
NSA.
Cryptologic History and NSA
NSA.
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