Cryptography and Secure Communication

This fascinating book presents the timeless mathematical theory underpinning cryptosystems both old and new, written specifically with engineers in mind.

Richard E. Blahut (Author)

9781107014275, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 27 March 2014

602 pages, 77 b/w illus. 230 exercises
25.2 x 17.8 x 3.2 cm, 1.33 kg

Today's pervasive computing and 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. Introduction
2. The integers
3. Cryptography based on the integer ring
4. Cryptography based on the discrete logarithm
5. Information-theoretic methods in cryptography
6. Block ciphers
7. Stream ciphers
8. Authentication and ownership protection
9. Groups, rings, and fields
10. Cryptography based on elliptic curves
11. Cryptography based on hyperelliptic curves
12. Cryptography based on bilinear pairings
13. Implementation
14. Cryptographic protocols for security and identification
15. More public-key cryptography.

Subject Areas: Computer science [UY], Network security [UTN], Computer networking & communications [UT], Communications engineering / telecommunications [TJK], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Coding theory & cryptology [GPJ]