{"product_id":"serious-cryptography-2nd-edition-a-practical-introduction-to-modern-encryption-paperback","title":"Serious Cryptography, 2nd Edition: A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJean-Philippe Aumasson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean-Philippe (JP) Aumasson\u003c\/b\u003e is the Chief Security Officer and cofounder of Taurus SA, a Swiss financial tech company specializing in digital assets infrastructure. Since 2006, he has authored more than 60 research articles in the field of cryptography and designed the widely used hash functions BLAKE2 and SipHash. He speaks regularly at information security conferences and has presented at Black Hat and DEF CON.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9.2 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44845687046246,"sku":"9781718503847","price":69.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/Dd4iiX6e5_9781718503847.webp?v=1772669119","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/serious-cryptography-2nd-edition-a-practical-introduction-to-modern-encryption-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}