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This practical guide to modern encryption breaks down the fundamental mathematical concepts at the heart of cryptography without shying away from meaty discussions of how they work. You?ll learn about authenticated encryption, secure randomness, hash functions, block ciphers, and publickey techniques such as RSA and elliptic curve cryptography.You?ll also learn: Key concepts in cryptography, such as computational security, attacker models, and forward secrecy The strengths and limitations of the TLS protocol behind HTTPS secure websites Quantum computation and postquantum cryptography About various vulnerabilities by examining numerous code examples and use cases How to choose the best algorithm or protocol and ask vendors the right questionsEach chapter includes a discussion of common implementation mistakes using realworld examples and details what could go wrong and how to avoid these pitfalls.Whether you?re a seasoned practitioner or a beginner looking to dive into the field, Serious Cryptography will provide a complete survey of modern encryption and its applications.
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- Q: What is 'Serious Cryptography' about? A: 'Serious Cryptography: A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption' is a comprehensive guide that explores fundamental mathematical concepts in cryptography. It covers topics such as authenticated encryption, secure randomness, hash functions, block ciphers, and public-key techniques like RSA and elliptic curve cryptography.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Serious Cryptography' is Jean-Philippe Aumasson, a recognized expert in the field of cryptography.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: The book covers key concepts in cryptography, including computational security, attacker models, forward secrecy, the TLS protocol for HTTPS, quantum computation, post-quantum cryptography, and common implementation mistakes with real-world examples.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Serious Cryptography' is suitable for both seasoned practitioners and beginners. It provides a thorough introduction to modern encryption and its applications.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Serious Cryptography' contains a total of 312 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Serious Cryptography' was published on November 6, 2017.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This book does not specify an edition; it is the standard published version.
- Q: What are the strengths of the TLS protocol discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the strengths and limitations of the TLS protocol, which is essential for securing communications over the internet, particularly for HTTPS secure websites.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples? A: Yes, each chapter of 'Serious Cryptography' includes discussions of common implementation mistakes through real-world examples, detailing what could go wrong and how to avoid these pitfalls.