{"product_id":"serious-cryptography-2nd-edition-isbn-9781718503847","title":"Serious Cryptography, 2nd Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eCrypto can be cryptic. \u003ci\u003eSerious Cryptography, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e arms you with the tools you need to pave the way to understanding modern crypto\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis thoroughly revised and updated edition of the bestselling introduction to modern cryptography breaks down fundamental mathematical concepts without shying away from meaty discussions of how they work. In this practical guide, you’ll gain immeasurable insight into topics like authenticated encryption, secure randomness, hash functions, block ciphers, and public-key techniques such as RSA and elliptic curve cryptography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll find coverage of topics like:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basics of computational security, attacker models, and forward secrecy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe strengths and limitations of the TLS protocol behind HTTPS secure websites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantum computation and post-quantum cryptography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow algorithms like AES, ECDSA, Ed25519, Salsa20, and SHA-3 work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced techniques like multisignatures, threshold signing, and zero-knowledge proofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach chapter includes a discussion of common implementation mistakes using real-world examples and details what could go wrong and how to avoid these pitfalls. And, true to form, you’ll get just enough math to show you how the algorithms work so that you can understand what makes a particular solution effective—and how they break. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNEW TO THIS EDITION: This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in cryptography. You’ll also find a completely new chapter covering the cryptographic protocols in cryptocurrency and blockchain systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a beginner looking to dive into the field, \u003ci\u003eSerious Cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e will demystify this often intimidating topic. You’ll grow to understand modern encryption and its applications so that you can make better decisions about what to implement, when, and how.Foreword from the First Edition \u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003cbr\u003eAbbreviations \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fundamentals \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Encryption \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Randomness\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Cryptographic Security \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Symmetric Crypto \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Block Ciphers \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Stream Ciphers \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Hash Functions \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Keyed Hashing \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Authenticated Encryption \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Asymmetric Crypto \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Hard Problems \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: RSA\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Diffie–Hellman \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Elliptic Curves \u003cbr\u003ePart IV: Applications \u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: TLS 255\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Quantum and Post-Quantum \u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Cryptocurrency Cryptography \u003cbr\u003eIndex“Like having a wise friend explain all of cryptography's mysteries without making your head spin. The book stands out for its practical approach, which provides real-world applications and insights. It is considered mandatory reading for security engineers undergoing onboarding within my team, providing an essential foundation for their professional development.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Anastasiia Voitova, Head of security engineering at Cossack Labs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Fills [the need for an accessible and readable resource on cryptography], taking the reader on a journey through different cryptographic tools and how to use them, as well as the important 'what can go wrong' sections that fill the book. . . \u003ci\u003eSerious Cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e is an enjoyable introduction to the field, and one that comes highly recommended.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Yehuda Lindell, Head of Cryptography at Coinbase\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“A properly serious introduction . . it has the right structure on which one can build a thorough understanding of cryptography.”\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Thomas Pornin, Technical Vice President, NCC Group\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean-Philippe (JP) Aumasson\u003c\/b\u003e holds a PhD in cryptography and has authored over 60 research articles. 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