{"title":"Douglas Robert Stinson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouglas Robert Stinson’s works provide a thorough exploration of cryptography, blending theoretical foundations with practical applications. His books serve as essential resources for those seeking to deepen their understanding of information security and encryption techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for students and professionals in the fields of mathematics and computer science, these texts offer clear explanations and insightful perspectives that make complex concepts accessible. Stinson’s contributions are valued for their precision and educational clarity within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cryptography-by-douglas-robert-stinson-9781032476049","title":"Cryptography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough three editions, \u003ci\u003eCryptography: Theory and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e, has been embraced by instructors and students alike. It offers a comprehensive primer for the subject’s fundamentals while presenting the most current advances in cryptography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors offer comprehensive, in-depth treatment of the methods and protocols that are vital to safeguarding the seemingly infinite and increasing amount of information circulating around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features of the Fourth Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew chapter on the exciting, emerging new area of post-quantum cryptography (Chapter 9).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew high-level, nontechnical overview of the goals and tools of cryptography (Chapter 1).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNew mathematical appendix that summarizes definitions and main results on number theory and algebra (Appendix A).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAn expanded treatment of stream ciphers, including common design techniques along with coverage of Trivium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInteresting attacks on cryptosystems, including:\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003ePadding oracle attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eCorrelation attacks and algebraic attacks on stream ciphers\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eAttack on the DUAL-EC random bit generator that makes use of a trapdoor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA treatment of the sponge construction for hash functions and its use in the new SHA-3 hash standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMethods of key distribution in sensor networks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe basics of visual cryptography, allowing a secure method to split a secret visual message into pieces (shares) that can later be combined to reconstruct the secret.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe fundamental techniques cryptocurrencies, as used in Bitcoin and blockchain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe basics of the new methods employed in messaging protocols such as Signal, including deniability and Diffie-Hellman key ratcheting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605538488556,"sku":"9781032476049","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032476049-cryptography.jpg?v=1778131479"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/douglas-robert-stinson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}