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| Cryptography Made Simple - Nigel Smart |
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| Cryptography Made Simple - Nigel Smart |
This introductory textbook on cryptography takes a modern approach, emphasizing the importance of defining what "secure" means and ensuring that cryptographic systems meet those criteria. The author presents key topics in cryptography in a balanced manner, combining clarity with depth. While many proofs are sketched rather than fully formalized, the text covers essential concepts such as groups and finite fields to facilitate understanding of both academic research and practical applications.
Color is used to distinguish between public and private information throughout the text, aiding comprehension. Each chapter includes summaries and suggestions for further reading, making it suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, and engineering, as well as professionals in information security seeking self-study resources.
While the appendix provides a summary of basic algebra and notation, readers are expected to have a foundational understanding of discrete mathematics, probability, and elementary calculus.
Color is used to distinguish between public and private information throughout the text, aiding comprehension. Each chapter includes summaries and suggestions for further reading, making it suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in computer science, mathematics, and engineering, as well as professionals in information security seeking self-study resources.
While the appendix provides a summary of basic algebra and notation, readers are expected to have a foundational understanding of discrete mathematics, probability, and elementary calculus.
