Gebbie, Stewart2009-03-032009-03-032009-03-03http://hdl.handle.net/10539/6608Herein I cover the basics of cryptology and the mathematical techniques used in the field. Aside from an overview of cryptology the text provides an in-depth look at block cipher algorithms and the techniques of cryptanalysis applied to block ciphers. The text also includes details of knapsack cryptosystems and pseudo-random number generators.encryptologyalgorithmstelecommunication systemscomputer securityThesis