Serious Cryptography
Jean-Philippe Aumasson
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Serious Cryptography
Published
2024
Publisher
No Starch Press, Incorporated
Pages
360
ISBN-13
9781718503847
Description
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 public-key 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 post-quantum 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 questions Each chapter includes a discussion of common implementation mistakes using real-world 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.
Subjects
Cryptonomicon
The Code Book
Hashing in Computer Science
Transactions On Computational Science
Foundations of Secure Computation (NATO SCIENCE SERIES: COMPUTERS & SYSTEMS SCIENCES) (Nato a S I Series Series III, Computer and Systems Sciences)
Transactions on Computational Science X
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Serious Cryptography?
This edition of Serious Cryptography has approximately 360 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Serious Cryptography?
For most readers, Serious Cryptography typically takes between 7h 30m and 5h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 90,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 90,000 words
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What is the word count of Serious Cryptography?
The estimated word count for Serious Cryptography is approximately 90,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Serious Cryptography?
Serious Cryptography was written by Jean-Philippe Aumasson.
When was Serious Cryptography published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2024. The original work may have been published on a different date.