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Codes and Ciphers
Series: Wooden Books U.K. Series
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How do you make invisible ink? Or disguise your speech? What's the best way of beating frequency analysis? What is a side channel attack? How does RSA end-to-end encryption actually work? In this illuminating little book, packed with helpful illustrations and worked examples, polymath Steven Goodwin...
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See moreWhat is the difference between a code and a cipher? How did Caesar send secret messages? How does RSA end-to-end encryption actually work? In this fascinating little book, packed with numerous helpful illustrations and worked examples, polymath Steven Goodwin reveals the secrets of the codermakers, and the toolkits of the codebreakers.
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Description
How do you make invisible ink? Or disguise your speech? What's the best way of beating frequency analysis? What is a side channel attack? How does RSA end-to-end encryption actually work?
In this illuminating little book, packed with helpful illustrations and worked examples, polymath Steven Goodwin reveals the secrets of the codermakers, and the toolkits of the codebreakers. If you ever wanted to send a secret message, then this book will show you how.
Codes and Ciphers by Steven Goodwin is your guide to the fascinating world of cryptography and secret communication.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781907155680
Publisher: Wooden Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wooden Books
Illustration: Black and White
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 155.0mm
Weight: 100g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Steven Goodwin has been hooked on all things tech since he could barely reach a keyboard. He wrote his first lines of code at just 8 years old and crafted his very first synthesizer while still a teenager. Since then, he's worn many hats, developer, CTO, system architect, and worked with companies of all shapes and sizes, always pushing the boundaries of innovation. A true thought leader in the industry, he's also a speaker and a mentor, helping others navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape. When he's not geeking out over the latest tech trends, you'll find him... well, still geeking out over tech. It's kind of his thing.
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