Cryptographic Boolean Functions and Applications

The comprehensive professional reference for the design and use of Boolean (algebra) functions in cryptography

Thomas W. Cusick (Author), Pantelimon Stanica (Author)

9780123748904, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 21 April 2009

248 pages
23.4 x 19 x 2.1 cm, 0.69 kg

Boolean functions are the building blocks of symmetric cryptographic systems. Symmetrical cryptographic algorithms are fundamental tools in the design of all types of digital security systems (i.e. communications, financial and e-commerce).Cryptographic Boolean Functions and Applications is a concise reference that shows how Boolean functions are used in cryptography. Currently, practitioners who need to apply Boolean functions in the design of cryptographic algorithms and protocols need to patch together needed information from a variety of resources (books, journal articles and other sources). This book compiles the key essential information in one easy to use, step-by-step reference. Beginning with the basics of the necessary theory the book goes on to examine more technical topics, some of which are at the frontier of current research.

PrefaceA Bit of HistoryFourier Analysis of Boolean FunctionsBasic Definitions on Boolean FunctionsAvalanche and Propagation CriteriaCorrelation Immunity and ResiliencyBent Boolean FunctionsStream Cipher DesignBlock CiphersBoolean Cayley GraphsBibliographyIndex

Subject Areas: Applied mathematics [PBW]