{"title":"Maura Paterson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaura Paterson\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in educational texts that demystify complex subjects with clarity and precision. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eCryptography\u003c\/em\u003e, offer comprehensive introductions to technical fields, making them accessible to both students and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched content presented in a clear, structured manner, ideal for deepening understanding or supplementing academic study. Paterson’s books stand out for their balance of technical detail and practical explanation 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\/maura-paterson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}