Reseña del libro "Hands-On Cryptography With Python (Ebook) (en Inglés)"
Master Cryptography with Python: From History to Real-World Implementation.Key Features? Learn by building encryption algorithms and secure systems using Python.? Master everything from basic ciphers to advanced cryptographic solutions.? Develop the ability to identify and address vulnerabilities in encryption systems.Book DescriptionCryptography is the backbone of modern digital security, and Python makes it accessible for everyone. Hands-on Cryptography with Python takes readers from foundational concepts to advanced cryptographic systems, equipping them with both theoretical understanding and practical implementation skills using Python.Youll begin with setting up the platform and Installation and move on to understanding the basics of cryptographyexploring classic ciphers, their evolution, and their role in secure communication. Next, youll advance to Symmetric Key Cryptography and Asymmetric Key Cryptography, learning how to implement encryption algorithms step-by-step with Python.As you progress, youll dive into essential cryptographic components like Hashing and Message Integrity, enabling you to safeguard data and verify its authenticity. The book then introduces miscellaneous cryptographic schemes and highlights the principle that Security is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link, encouraging you to identify and address vulnerabilities.Toward the final stages, youll gain hands-on expertise in TLS Communication, the backbone of secure data exchange on the web. The journey culminates with an exploration of current trends in cryptography, including lightweight cryptography and post-quantum solutions, ensuring you stay ahead in this ever-evolving field.What you will learn? Understand cryptographic techniques from classical to modern approaches.? Implement symmetric and asymmetric encryption using Python.? Design secure systems using hashing and authentication protocols.? Analyze and apply cryptographic algorithms to security challenges.? Explore lightweight cryptography and post-quantum solutions.? Integrate cryptography into IoT and resource-constrained devices.Table of Contents1. Platform Setup and Installation2. Introduction to Cryptography3. Symmetric Key Cryptography4. Asymmetric Key Cryptography5. Hashing6. Message Integrity7. Miscellaneous Crypto Schemes8. Security is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link9. TLS Communication10. Latest Trends in Cryptography IndexAbout the AuthorsMd Rasid Ali is a seasoned cryptography and security expert specializing in firmware development for resource-constrained devices. Currently a Senior Engineer at Qualcomm Inc., Rasid focuses on Root-of-Trust (RoT) firmware and cryptographic protocol development. Beyond his professional work, he actively collaborates with research institutions on advanced topics such as Lightweight Cryptography and Post-Quantum Cryptography, bridging the gap between industry and academia. His work fosters innovation and contributes to the ongoing evolution of cryptographic technologies.Rasid holds a Master of Science (by Research) in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, where his thesis on Cryptography was published in several prestigious journals. His professional career also includes significant contributions as a Junior Project Officer, where he worked for three years on a cryptanalysis-focused project funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
