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Cryptography

This module explores cryptography, focusing on the techniques used to secure communication through encryption. It covers key concepts such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, cryptographic protocols, and the application of cryptography in securing data.

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Stallings, William. Cryptography and network security: principles and practice. 7th ed. Uttar Pradesh, India: Pearson, 2022.

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Hopkin, Paul. Fundamentals of Risk Management: Understanding, Evaluating and Implementing Effective Risk Management. 5th Edition. London ; New York: Kogan Page, 2018.

Kaufman, Charlie, Radia Perlman, and Michael Speciner. Network Security: Private Communication in a Public World. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall Series in Computer Networking and Distributed Systems. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall PTR, 2002.