The Cryptography Resource Guide

The science and study of cryptography related to computers has only been in existence for the past couple of decades. However, the sending of encrypted messages and the ways to read the messages actually goes back many centuries. Historians date the use of cryptic messages back to the time of Julius Caesar when he would send coded messages to his general that used a secret code to understand the communications. Over the years encrypted messages have been used during wartime as well as during peacetime.

Today in the computer field, cryptography is a huge part of computers and the Internet. Because of the popularity of online transactions it is imperative that these financial transactions be safe and secure from possible criminal involvement. The ways that cryptography is utilized is through ATM cards, the issuance of passwords for cards and online account access and through online transactions. 

To help learn more about the field of cryptography and its uses, here are some information and resources on related fields:

• What is Cryptography? – Basic definition of the computer related area of cryptography with examples of applications.
• Introduction to Cryptography – Article providing information on a wide array of topics in the field of cryptography as it applies to computers and the Internet.
• Cryptography Definition – Simple definition of the term cryptography and how it is used in the computer field.
• Cryptography and Security – A bit dated, but useful, collection of information and resources on security measures employed in the computer science field.
• Security Page – Resourceful page with a wide variety of information and links on computer security.
• Overview of Cryptography – Comprehensive page providing a number of useful information on security and computers.
• Cryptography Resources – Information on how computers utilized security measures to be safe from criminals.
• Encryption and Cryptography Resources – Encryption information and resources explaining how computers and online transactions are protected.
• Cryptography Introduction – Helpful page with information and tips on how pages and other public information are protected.
• Cryptography Overview – Information and links covering a broad range of topics on computer and online security.
• Brief History of Cryptography – Brief overview of the history of cryptography and its uses over time.
• Cryptography History – Summary of the ways that cryptography has come about and how it has evolved.
• History of Computer Cryptography – Informative page providing information on a number of topics on computer encryption and security.
• Short History of Cryptography – Page providing an overview of one of the oldest fields of study in the computer field and how it has changed over time.
• Historical Cryptography – Helpful page providing information on a number of security and computer related topics.
• Public Key Cryptology – Information on the ways that public information has been protected from the view of others.
• Early Public Key Cryptology – Historical look at early methods at keeping information secure.
• History of Steganography – Informative article on the history of computer security and the evolution of the study of steganography.
• Brief History of Steganography – Useful page providing background and changes of securing messages and information.
• Cryptography Methods and Uses – Information on what cryptography is and the uses on how to secure information.
• Guide to Cryptography – Helpful wiki page covering a number of topics in the area of computer cryptography.
• How PGP Works – Page providing an overview of how computers and information being transmitted is being protected.
• Using Encryption – Introduction to how pages, data and information are encrypted and unencrypted online.
• Crypto Kids – Fun and educational website for kids with games and activities to learn about encryption.
• Cryptography as a Teaching Tool – Helpful article outlining how teachers can use cryptography in their lesson plans.
• Cryptography and Network Security – Resourceful page providing visitors with a number of useful information and resources on security issues.
• Cryptography Resources – Useful collection of resources, information and links on a many security topics of interest.
• Cryptography Information – Collection of links with information on several computer security topics.
• Cryptography Topics – Resources from a computer security class with information and links on computer security areas.
• Crypto Resources – Network security topics are covered in this useful page.
• Cryptology, Encryption and Steganography – Informative and vast collection of resources covering many topics in the computer and network security field.