This expanded textbook, now in its second edition, is a practical yet in
depth guide to cryptography and its principles and practices. Now
featuring a new section on quantum resistant cryptography in addition to
expanded and revised content throughout, the book continues to place
cryptography in real-world security situations using the hands-on
information contained throughout the chapters. Prolific author Dr. Chuck
Easttom lays out essential math skills and fully explains how to
implement cryptographic algorithms in today's data protection landscape.
Readers learn and test out how to use ciphers and hashes, generate
random keys, handle VPN and Wi-Fi security, and encrypt VoIP, Email, and
Web communications. The book also covers cryptanalysis, steganography,
and cryptographic backdoors and includes a description of quantum
computing and its impact on cryptography. This book is meant for those
without a strong mathematics background with only just enough math to
understand the algorithms given. The book contains a slide presentation,
questions and answers, and exercises throughout.
- Presents new and updated coverage of cryptography including new
content on quantum resistant cryptography;
- Covers the basic math needed for cryptography - number theory,
discrete math, and algebra (abstract and linear);
- Includes a full suite of classroom materials including exercises, Q&A,
and examples.
