Applied Cryptography (Recommended Teaching Material for Higher Education Reform)

Author: Cai Lecai, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
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Content Features: This book keeps pace with technological advancements and adapts to the needs of teaching reform. It explains the fundamental knowledge of cryptography in an accessible and modular way, covering both the key and challenging aspects of the field. The content is divided into two aspects: On one hand, it introduces cryptographic theory, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of common cryptographic algorithms. On the other hand, it highlights the practical applications of cryptography, offering case studies of typical cryptographic algorithms used in current information processing and transmission. It establishes the basic architecture of cryptographic algorithm application systems and conducts a detailed analysis and description of potential performance issues that may arise in practical applications. This book will serve as a valuable reference for research and application development in cryptography.
Writing Style: The book is well-structured, with clear priorities, logical coherence, and a focus on key points. Each chapter includes supporting content such as key knowledge points, overviews, and practical assessments. This enables readers to fully grasp the fundamental knowledge of cryptography while also mastering its application techniques, allowing them to quickly apply these skills in real-world scenarios. This approach achieves a balance between teaching and learning.
Target Audience: This book can be used as a teaching resource for undergraduate students in computer science and technology, network engineering, information security, and related fields. It is also an excellent reference for enthusiasts interested in self-studying and applying cryptographic techniques. Based on the training objectives and basic requirements of higher education institutions, as well as the authors' extensive teaching experience and engineering practice, this book was developed to implement teaching reform and promote the practical application of cryptography. It provides a foundational textbook for cryptographic technology. After introducing the basic concepts and classifications of cryptography, the book covers widely used cryptographic technologies. The content is divided into two aspects: On one hand, it introduces cryptographic theory, providing detailed descriptions and analyses of common cryptographic algorithms such as DES, RSA, IDEA, and AES to facilitate the analysis, design, and application of cryptographic algorithms. On the other hand, to emphasize practical applications, it offers case studies of typical cryptographic applications in information processing and transmission, such as digital signatures, identity authentication, and electronic currency. It establishes the basic architecture of cryptographic algorithm application systems and conducts a detailed analysis and description of potential performance issues that may arise in practical applications, serving as a valuable reference for research and development in cryptography. Each chapter includes theoretical consolidation exercises and hands-on practice questions, achieving a harmonious balance between teaching and learning. The book is written in an easy-to-understand language, with rich and detailed content, emphasizing a case-centered approach. It can be used as a teaching resource for undergraduate students in computer science and technology, network engineering, information security, and related fields, as well as a reference for enthusiasts interested in self-studying and applying cryptographic techniques.