Modern Cryptography: Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security

Applied Mathematics for Encryption and Information Security
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ISBN: 978-1-259-58808-2
Verlag: McGraw-Hill Education

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 231 mm x 199 mm, Gewicht: 624 g

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Easttom, Chuck

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section I: Foundations
Chapter 1: History of Cryptography to the 1800's
Chapter 2: History of Cryptography from the 1800's
Chapter 3: Basic Information Theory
Chapter 4: Essential Number Theory and Discrete Math
Chapter 5: Essential Algebra

Section II: Symmetric Ciphers and Hashes
Chapter 6: Feistel Networks
Chapter 7: Substitution-Permutation Networks
Chapter 8: S-Box Design
Chapter 9: Cryptographic Hashes

Section III: Asymmetric Ciphers
Chapter 10: Common Algorithms
Chapter 11: ECC

Section IV: Applications
Chapter 12: Random Number Generators
Chapter 13: SSL/TLS
Chapter 14: VPNs
Chapter 15: Military Applications
Chapter 16: Steganography
Chapter 17: Cryptanalysis
Chapter 18: Cryptographic Backdoors
Chapter 19: The Future of Cryptography

Section V: Appendices
Appendix A: Implementing Cryptography

Über Autor(innen)

Easttom, Chuck
Chuck Easttom (Plano, TX), CISSP, CEH, CHFI, is President and Chief Consultant for CEC-Security, which specializes in IT training and litigation consulting. Chuck has more than 18 years in the IT industry with 10 years of teaching and professional training experience and 10 years in litigation support/expert witness work. Chuck hold seven provisional computer science patents and has authored 15 books, including System Forensics, Investigation And Response, Second Edition, Computer Security Fundamentals, and Computer Crime, Investigation, and the Law.

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.