Introduces fundamentals of information and communication security by providing appropriate mathematical concepts to prove or break the security of cryptographic schemes. This textbook covers conventional cryptographic primitives and cryptanalysis of these primitives; basic algebra and number theory for cryptologists; and more.
From the reviews: "This impressive hardback introduces fundamentals of information and communications security by providing mathematical concepts to prove or break the security of cryptographic schemes. ... The book is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate level students in computer science. This comprehensive volume is also suitable for researchers and practitioners in industry." (Cryptologia, Vol. 30, 2006) "This book presents, using a chronological order, both conventional cryptography and public-key cryptography, as well as the two sides of cryptanalysis: adversary modelling and proof reduction. ... This advanced-level textbook is recommended for those interested in cryptography and its applications: students, researchers, computer scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and practitioners in industry." (Michael M. Dediu, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2007 b)
Innehållsförteckning
Prehistory of Cryptography.- Conventional Cryptography.- Dedicated Conventional Cryptographic Primitives.- ?Conventional Security Analysis.- Security Protocols with Conventional Cryptography.- Algorithmic Algebra.- Algorithmic Number Theory.- ?Elements of Complexity Theory.- Public-Key Cryptography.- Digital Signature.- ?Cryptographic Protocols.- From Cryptography to Communication Security.