Cryptography and Secure Communication

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Richard E. BlahutCambridge University Press, 3/27/2014EAN 9781107014275, ISBN10: 1107014271Hardcover, 602 pages, 25.2 x 17.8 x 3.2 cmLanguage: EnglishToday's pervasive computing an d communications networks have created an intense need for secure and reliable cryptographic systems. Bringing together a fascinating mixture of topics in engineering, mathematics, computer science, and informatics, this book presents the timeless mathematical theory underpinning cryptosystems both old and new. Major branches of classical and modern cryptography are discussed in detail, from basic block and stream cyphers through to systems based on elliptic and hyperelliptic curves, accompanied by concise summaries of the necessary mathematical background. Practical aspects such as implementation, authentication and protocol-sharing are also covered, as are the possible pitfalls surrounding various cryptographic methods. Written specifically with engineers in mind, and providing a solid grounding in the relevant algorithms, protocols and techniques, this insightful introduction to the foundations of modern cryptography is ideal for graduate students and researchers in engineering and computer science, and practitioners involved in the design of security systems for communications networks.1. Introduction2. The integers3. Cryptography based on the integer ring4. Cryptography based on the discrete logarithm5. Information-theoretic methods in cryptography6. Block ciphers7. Stream ciphers8. Authentication and ownership protection9. Groups, rings, and fields10. Cryptography based on elliptic curves11. Cryptography based on hyperelliptic curves12. Cryptography based on bilinear pairings13. Implementation14. Cryptographic protocols for security and identification15. More public-key cryptography. Show more