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So I am interested in computer security, cryptography and security protocols. Thing is, everything I read is about theoretical usage of protocols, but how do those things work in real world?

Is there a book or paper that I can read and understand how everything works practically. Like how everything is implemented programically, not just on paper? I am not talking about implementation of cipher itself programically, but how everything works together? Let's say I login to internet banking and lot's of stuff happen automatically regarding encryption, sessions, etc., but how can I see real world example of what is happening there?

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  • possible duplicate of What are private key cryptography and public key cryptography, and where are they useful?
    – schroeder ♦
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 16:37
  • Several sites available that walk you through the practical steps. Wiki, YouTube, etc.
    – schroeder ♦
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 16:38
  • I've voted to close your question as too broad, because every real-world application which uses cryptography in some way does it completely different. Narrowing your question down to one specific use-case would make it more answerable. When you are interested in how encryption of a web-based online banking session works (https), the wikipedia article about TLS might help you.
    – Philipp
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 16:39
  • Guys, it's all theoretical, especially on youtube and wiki. I am looking for practical imeplementations and explanation on how everything works together with examples. Schroeder, that link does not contain what I am looking whatsoever.
    – user1880405
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 16:52
  • Not sure, but maybe you could try OpenCourseWare. It appears there is a few examples at the end of the book they use.
    – Travis Pessetto
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 17:14

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The book you are after is:

Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practice

This book contains all the information you need to understand the use of cryptography in practical protocol applications.

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  • Thank you. Can I still read 5th edition for same information, which is available online for free, or 6th provides much better up do date info?
    – user1880405
    Commented May 29, 2014 at 18:02

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