{"product_id":"9781633439795","title":"Secret Key Cryptography: Ciphers, from simple to unbreakable","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eRubin, Frank\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManning\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\/30\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the fascinating and rich world of Secret Key cryptography! This book provides practical methods for encrypting messages, an interesting and entertaining historical perspective, and an incredible collection of ciphers and codes—including 30 unbreakable methods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSecret Key Cryptography: Ciphers, from simple to unbreakable\u003c\/i\u003e you will:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the strength of your ciphers and learn how to guarantee their security\u003cbr\u003eConstruct and incorporate data-compression codes\u003cbr\u003eGenerate true random numbers in bulk\u003cbr\u003eConstruct huge primes and safe primes\u003cbr\u003eAdd an undetectable backdoor to a cipher\u003cbr\u003eDefeat hypothetical ultracomputers that could be developed decades from now\u003cbr\u003eConstruct 30 unbreakable ciphers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecret Key Cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a toolbox of cryptographic techniques and Secret Key methods. The book’s simple, non-technical language is easy to understand and accessible for any reader, even without the advanced mathematics normally required for cryptography. You’ll learn how to create and solve ciphers, as well as how to measure their strength. As you go, you’ll explore both historic ciphers and groundbreaking new approaches—including a never-before-seen way to implement the uncrackable One-Time Pad algorithm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhoever you are, this book is for you! History buffs will love seeing the evolution of sophisticated cryptographic methods, hobbyists will get a gentle introduction to cryptography, and engineers and computer scientists will learn the principles of constructing secure ciphers. Even professional cryptographers will find a range of new methods and concepts never published before.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the technology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Roman empire’s Caesar cipher to the WWII Enigma machine, secret messages have influenced the course of history. Today, \u003ci\u003eSecret Key cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e is the backbone of all modern computing infrastructure. Properly designed, these algorithms are efficient and practical. Some are actually unbreakable, even using supercomputers or quantum technology!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSecret Key Cryptography\u003c\/i\u003e teaches you how to create Secret Key ciphers, ranging from simple pen-and-paper methods to advanced techniques used in modern computer-based cryptography. It reveals both historic examples and current innovations. You’ll learn how to efficiently encrypt large files with fast stream ciphers, discover alternatives to AES encryption, and avoid strong-looking but weak ciphers. Simple language and fun-to-solve mini-ciphers make learning serious concepts easy and engaging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat's inside\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConstruct 30 unbreakable ciphers\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the strength of your ciphers and guarantee their security\u003cbr\u003eAdd an undetectable backdoor to a cipher\u003cbr\u003eDefeat hypothetical ultracomputers of the future\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the reader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor professional engineers, computer scientists, and cryptography hobbyists. No advanced math knowledge is required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrank Rubin\u003c\/b\u003e has been doing cryptography for over 50 years. He holds an MS in Mathematics, and a PhD in Computer Science.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 Introduction\u003cbr\u003e2 What is cryptography?\u003cbr\u003e3 Preliminary concepts\u003cbr\u003e4 Cryptographer’s toolbox\u003cbr\u003e5 Substitution ciphers\u003cbr\u003e6 Countermeasures\u003cbr\u003e7 Transposition\u003cbr\u003e8 Jefferson Wheel Cypher\u003cbr\u003e9 Fractionation\u003cbr\u003e10 Variable-length fractionation\u003cbr\u003e11 Block ciphers\u003cbr\u003e12 Principles for secure encryption\u003cbr\u003e13 Stream ciphers\u003cbr\u003e14 One-time pad\u003cbr\u003e15 Matrix methods\u003cbr\u003e16 Three pass protocol\u003cbr\u003e17 Codes\u003cbr\u003e18 Quantum computers","brand":"Manning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48176681419007,"sku":"9781633439795","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_37adf080-a539-4178-820e-81e8e2440cc3.jpg?v=1771351319","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781633439795","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}