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Best Cryptography Books

Secure your knowledge with the most highly-regarded books on cryptography, recognized and frequently recommended by cybersecurity experts and technology thought leaders.

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Best Cryptography Books
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Understanding Cryptography
A Textbook for Students and Practitioners
Christof Paar - 2009-12-10
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This comprehensive book covers the subject of applied cryptography, from traditional environments such as banking and government communications to modern applications in web browsers, smartphones and even medical implants. It explains the main techniques used in modern cryptography, with practical implementations and minimal mathematics. Ideal for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses, as well as for self-study by engineers. Contains examples, problems, and chapter reviews.
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Applied Cryptography
Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C
Bruce Schneier - 1995-11-02 (first published in 1993)
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Discover the world of cryptography beyond just encoding and decoding information. In this seminal work, the world-renowned security technologist Bruce Schneier covers general classes of cryptographic protocols and specific techniques, including the inner workings of real-world cryptographic algorithms. Learn how to maintain the privacy of computer data through dozens of cryptography algorithms and practical implementation advice. This premium edition includes a new introduction from the author, making it a must-have for those committed to computer and cyber security.
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Serious Cryptography
A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption
Jean-Philippe Aumasson - 2017-11-21
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Explore the world of modern cryptography with this highly-anticipated review by renowned cryptographer JP Aumasson. Filled with math concepts and real-world case studies, Serious Cryptography covers secure encryption, block ciphers and ciphers, hash functions, public-key crypto and more. Detailed discussions of strengths, limitations, and potential pitfalls give practitioners valuable insight into best practices for implementing cryptographic protocols. Discover how to choose the right algorithm and protocol for your needs and avoid common mistakes thanks to horror stories and examples of real-life failures.
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The Code Book
The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography
Simon Singh - 2000-08-29 (first published in 1999)
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This fascinating book delves into the history of encryption, outlining its evolution and revealing the profound effects codes have had on wars, nations, and individual lives. From Mary, Queen of Scots, to the Navajo Code Talkers, to the breakthrough that made internet commerce secure, The Code Book tells the story of secrecy as the most powerful intellectual weapon ever known. With in-depth technical explanations and portraits of notable figures, this book is both accessible and gripping, forever changing the reader's view of history and what drives it. It will make you wonder just how private your messages truly are.
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Cryptography Engineering
Design Principles and Practical Applications
Niels Ferguson, Bruce Schneier, Tadayoshi Kohno - 2010-03-15
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Learn how to keep your information secure with the ultimate guide to cryptography, written by world-renowned experts. This essential book covers all major areas of cryptography, including message security, key negotiation, and key management. You'll also learn how to build cryptography into products and navigate technical updates and changes in the field. With helpful examples and hands-on exercises, Cryptography Engineering will get you up to speed in this important and challenging area.
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Cryptography and Network Security
Principles and Practice (7th Edition)
William Stallings - 2002-01-01 (first published in 1998)
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Enjoy a practical survey of the principles and practice of cryptography and network security with this book. Learn about computer and network security concepts, encryption techniques, public-key cryptography, user authentication protocols, and much more. The seventh edition includes new and updated material, as well as hands-on experience with cryptographic algorithms through Sage, an open-source package used for mathematical applications. Perfect for anyone interested in the evolving field of cryptography and network security.
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Cryptography
Theory and Practice
Douglas R. Stinson - 2005-11-01 (first published in 1995)
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Cryptography: Theory and Practice has been the go-to textbook for cryptography courses worldwide since its introduction in 1995. Now in its third edition, this book continues to provide a solid foundation in cryptography and updates the latest advances in the field. It covers various topics like pseudorandom bit generation, entity authentication, public key infrastructure, and more. This is a vital resource for anyone interested in safeguarding the colossal amount of information circulating worldwide.
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Introduction to Modern Cryptography
Third Edition (Chapman & Hall/CRC Cryptography and Network Security Series)
Jonathan Katz, Yehuda Lindell - 2014-11-06
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A go-to textbook for introductory cryptography courses, this Third Edition has become a staple in both math and computer science. The authors highlight the core principles of modern cryptography, emphasizing formal definitions and rigorous proofs of security. With new sections, topics, and exercises, this edition covers both private and public-key cryptography, including number theory and post-quantum cryptography.
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Handbook of Applied Cryptography
Alfred J. Menezes - 1996-10-16
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This book covers the important discipline of cryptography, including public-key cryptography that provides the foundation for information security in many applications. It serves as both an introduction and a valuable source of the latest techniques and algorithms for the serious practitioner. The Handbook of Applied Cryptography is a must-have guide for professionals who practice the art of cryptography, as well as researchers, engineers, computer scientists, and mathematicians alike.
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A Course in Number Theory and Cryptography
Neal Koblitz - 1994-01-01 (first published in 1899)
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Discover the ancient and modern arithmetic topics at the center of interest for information transmission and cryptography. This book presents an algorithmic approach, perfect for beginners with almost no background in algebra or number theory. Learn about the efficiency of techniques arising from the theory in this essential guide to computational number theory.
Cryptography by Fred Piper, Sean Murphy
Cracking Codes with Python by Al Sweigart
An Introduction to Mathematical Cryptography by Jeffrey Hoffstein
The Mathematics of Secrets by Joshua Holden
Cryptography by Keith Martin
Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security by Henk C.A. van Tilborg
Cryptography For Dummies by Chey Cobb
Post-Quantum Cryptography by Daniel J. Bernstein
Practical Cryptography by Niels Ferguson, Bruce Schneier
Cryptography and Network Security by ET ALL KAHATE
Break the Code by Bud Johnson
Introduction to Modern Cryptography by Jonathan Katz
Real-World Cryptography by David Wong
Top Secret by Paul B. Janeczko
Practical Cryptography in Python by Seth James Nielson, Christopher K. Monson
Crypto Dictionary by Jean-Philippe Aumasson
Handbook of Elliptic and Hyperelliptic Curve Cryptography (Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications) by Henri Cohen
Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
Cryptography Made Simple by Nigel Smart
Bent Functions by Natalia Tokareva
Introduction to Cryptography with Coding Theory by Wade Trappe
Cryptography by Douglas Robert Stinson