Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security
- 7h 7m
- Chuck Easttom
- McGraw-Hill/Osborne
- 2015
A Practical Guide to Cryptography Principles and Security Practices
Employ cryptography in real-world security situations using the hands-on information contained in this book. InfoSec expert Chuck Easttom lays out essential math skills and fully explains how to implement cryptographic algorithms in today’s data protection landscape. Find out how to use ciphers and hashes, generate random keys, handle VPN and WiFi security, and encrypt VoIP, Email, and Web communications. Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security covers cryptanalysis, steganography, and cryptographic backdoors.
- Learn the necessary number theory, discrete math, and algebra
- Employ symmetric ciphers, including Feistel and substitution-permutation ciphers
- Understand asymmetric cryptography algorithms
- Design s-boxes that maximize output non-linearity
- Deploy cryptographic hashes
- Create cryptographic keys using pseudo random number generators
- Encrypt Web traffic using SSL/TLS
- Secure VPN, WiFi, and SSH communications
- Work with cryptanalysis and steganography
- Explore government, military, and intelligence agency applications
About the Author
Chuck Easttom has taught cryptography for federal agencies and friendly foreign governments and has worked on cryptography projects for Department of Defense contractors. He is the author of many security-focused books, including CCFP Certified Cyber Forensics Professional All-in-One Exam Guide.
In this Book
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History of Cryptography to the 1800s
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History of Cryptography from the 1800s
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Basic Information Theory
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Essential Number Theory and Discrete Math
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Essential Algebra
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Feistel Networks
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Substitution-Permutation Networks
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S-Box Design
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Cryptographic Hashes
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Common Algorithms
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Elliptic Curve Cryptography
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Random Number Generators
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Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security Protocol
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Virtual Private Networks
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Military Applications
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Steganography
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Cryptanalysis
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Cryptographic Backdoors
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The Future of Cryptography
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Implementing Cryptography
