Cryptography and Technology

Paper Summary:

This paper focuses on the role of cryptography in wireless networks, smart cards, content delivery services, e-commerce and health care. It discusses the fact that cryptography is an enabling technology that is vital for the development of the information society, including applications such as smart cards (for identification and financial transactions) content delivery services (pay-per-view audio/video) and wireless networks.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Cryptography
Wireless Networks
Smart Cards
Smart Cards for Identification
Content Delivery Services
Cryptography in Ecommerce and Healthcare
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Overall, the discussion provided an informative understanding of cryptography and the manner in which it is utilized on a daily basis. It is apparent that each of these technologies is important to industry and individual users and the popularity of these products will probably continue well into the future. The discussion also solidified the fact that cryptography is an enabling technology that is vital for the development of the information society including applications such as smart cards (for identification and financial transactions) content delivery services (pay-per-view audio/video) and wireless networks."

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