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\chapter{CRYPTOGRAPHIC EXTENSIONS}
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The modules described in this chapter implement various algorithms of
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a cryptographic nature. They are available at the discretion of the
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installation.
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\index{cryptography}
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%Hardcore cypherpunks will probably find the Python Cryptography Kit of
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%further interest; the package adds built-in modules for DES and IDEA
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%encryption, and provides a Python module for reading and decrypting PGP files.
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%\index{PGP}\indexii{DES}{cipher}\indexii{IDEA}{cipher}
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%\index{Python Cryptography Kit}
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