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cryptoapi for dummies

Can some one point me to some books or online resources to help learn about the windows cryptoapi package? I did find "Cryptography for Visual Basic" by Richard Bondi. I'd be more interested in something aimed at C++ or the package in general. The MDSN is overwhelming!

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Here is a simple tutorial that could point you in the right direction. I hope it helps.

http://www.codeproject.com/KB/security/EncryptionCryptoAPI.aspx

Jonas B  2009-09-19 17:03:29
Thanks, that may be enough to get me started. If anyone knows of a book I'd sure like to hear about it.
Mike D  2009-09-20 13:01:51

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