Cryptography Basics

Author: [Israel] Oded Goldreich
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book focuses on: computational complexity (one-way functions), pseudorandom numbers, and zero-knowledge proofs. The emphasis is on clarifying fundamental concepts and discussing the feasibility of solving cryptographic problems, rather than describing specific methods. It can serve as a textbook for cryptography, applied mathematics, information security, and related fields. Cryptography involves the conceptualization, definition, and construction of computational systems to address security issues. The design of cryptographic systems must be based on a solid foundation. This book provides a systematic and rigorous discussion of this foundational issue: defining the goals of cryptographic systems and solving new cryptographic problems using existing tools. This book focuses on: computational complexity (one-way functions), pseudorandom numbers, and zero-knowledge proofs. The emphasis is on clarifying fundamental concepts and discussing the feasibility of solving cryptographic problems, rather than describing specific methods. It can serve as a textbook for cryptography, applied mathematics, information security, and related fields, as well as a reference for professionals in these areas.