Understanding and Applying Cryptography and Data Security (Hardcover)

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A How-to Guide for Implementing Algorithms and Protocols
Addressing real-world implementation issues, Understanding and Applying Cryptography and Data Security emphasizes cryptographic algorithm and protocol implementation in hardware, software, and embedded systems. Derived from the author’s teaching notes and research publications, the text is designed for electrical engineering and computer science courses.

Provides the Foundation for Constructing Cryptographic Protocols
The first several chapters present various types of symmetric-key cryptographic algorithms. These chapters examine basic substitution ciphers, cryptanalysis, the Data Encryption Standard (DES), and the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Subsequent chapters on public-key cryptographic algorithms cover the underlying mathematics behind the computation of inverses, the use of fast exponentiation techniques, tradeoffs between public- and symmetric-key algorithms, and the minimum key lengths necessary to maintain acceptable levels of security. The final chapters present the components needed for the creation of cryptographic protocols and investigate different security services and their impact on the construction of cryptographic protocols.

Offers Implementation Comparisons
By examining tradeoffs between code size, hardware logic resource requirements, memory usage, speed and throughput, power consumption, and more, this textbook provides students with a feel for what they may encounter in actual job situations.

A solutions manual is available to qualified instructors with course adoptions.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: AUERBACH; 1 edition (April 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420061607
• ISBN-13: 978-1420061604
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,274,813 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great All Purpose Guide, May 17, 2009

By	C. Lewis (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For any student looking to expand their compentency in cryptology and data security this is a must-have. The text systematically and comprehensively explores each area neccessary to have a whollistic view on the topic. I found the exercises easy to follow and feel like an expert now. I especially enjoyed the exploration of the components needed for the creation of cryptographic protocols.