1st Edition

Applied Cryptography Principles, Analysis, and Python Implementation

By Zhuo Liu, Yongkun Zhao, Lingcai Huang Copyright 2027
552 Pages 9 Color & 110 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book systematically explores modern cryptography, bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks and engineering practices and transforming complex mathematical concepts into accessible, real-world algorithms. It begins with classic cryptographic systems, such as symmetric ciphers (including stream and block ciphers) and public-key cryptography (e.g., RSA and ECC). Then, it advances to... Read more

Part I Fundamental Background Knowledge  1. Introduction to Cryptography  2. Mathematical Foundations  3. Information Theory in Cryptography  Part II Symmetric Cryptography  4. Classic Ciphers  5. Stream Ciphers  6. Block Ciphers  Part III Asymmetric Cryptography  7. RSA Cryptosystem  8. Elgamal Cryptosystem  9. Elliptic Curve Cryptography  10. Lattice-based Cryptosystems  11. Fully Homomorphic Encryption  Part IV Data Integrity  12. Hash Function  13. Message Authentication Codes  14. Digital Signature

Biography

Zhuo Liu currently works as a senior engineer at AVIC General Aircraft Research Institute. His research interests include quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum artificial intelligence.

Yongkun Zhao is currently a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oulu (Finland), focusing on neural engineering and human–machine interaction.

Lingcai Huang currently serves as a professor-level Senior Engineer and the Chief Designer of the AG600 large amphibious aircraft. In addition to his leadership in aviation engineering, he is the Dean of the College of General Aviation and Flight at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA).