Foundations Of Cryptography And Network Security

Description

Cryptography and Network Security is a comprehensive guide covering 60 core topics in information security. The text establishes a strong mathematical foundation, exploring essential concepts in abstract algebra and number theory. It details classical ciphers alongside modern symmetric algorithms like DES and AES, as well as public key cryptosystems such as RSA and Elliptic Curve. Readers will also delve into message authentication, digital signatures, key management, and rigorous cryptanalysis techniques. Furthermore, it covers practical network security applications, including Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Pretty Good Privacy (PGP).