Where can I learn more about cryptography?
Cryptography is a fascinating field. Here are a few pointers to get you started:
- The Cryptography FAQ at RSA Labs.
- Applied Cryptography: Protocols, Algorithms, and Source Code in C, Second Edition, by Bruce Schneier; Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated; 10/1995. This is the bible. There's also a French-language translation: Cryptographie Appliquée.
- The Handbook of Applied Cryptography by Menezes, van Oorschot and Vanstone; CRC Press; 10/1996. Another good book on crypto that you can download for free!
- Cryptography Research, Inc.: lots of cryptographic resources and state-of-the art information on attacks.
Check these out and maybe you'll become an 31337 KR33PT0 D00D ;-)