Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice is a book that is relevant and useful in today's day and age when the internet and other electronic media have taken the world by storm. It is a comprehensive book which is ideal for self-study as it includes an up-to-date tutorial. of cryptography and network security technology.

The book talks about how widespread electronic connectivity in all the spheres of life has a disadvantage. It leaves our computer systems exposed and vulnerable to electronic fraud, viruses, electronic eavesdropping and attacks by hackers. Thus, security of network has become crucial. This book explains the principles of cryptography and network security as well as their practical usage.

Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice offers real-world examples to demonstrate the importance and relevance of the subject. It can be used as a reference book for undergraduate and graduate-level students of cryptography and also for teachers, computer programmers, engineers system managers, network managers and product marketing personnel. The book is in its sixth edition and was published by Pearson Education in 2014. It is available in paperback.