Foundations of Cryptography
by Oded Goldreich
Publisher: Cambridge University Press 2007
ISBN/ASIN: 0521035368
Number of pages: 396
Description:
The book presents complexity research which gives the mathematical underpinnings for cryptography; this includes one-way functions, pseudorandom generators, and zero-knowledge proofs. Throughout, definitions are complete and detailed; proofs are rigorous and given in full.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(multiple PS files)
Similar books
Introduction to Modern Cryptographyby Mihir Bellare, Phillip Rogaway
The viewpoint taken throughout these notes is to emphasize the theory of cryptography as it can be applied to practice. This is an approach that the authors have pursued in the research, and it seems to be a pedagogically desirable approach as well.
(9062 views)
Military Cryptanalysisby William F. Friedman - NSA
One of the most well-respected publications on cryptanalysis, as was written by William F. Friedman, one of the true experts in the field. Now declassified by the NSA, this book is key in helping individuals understand and solve cipher systems.
(9019 views)
Mathematical Cryptologyby Keijo Ruohonen - Tampere University of Technology
These notes contain the central mathematical background needed for understanding modern data encryption methods, and introduce applications in cryptography and various protocols. The fledgling quantum cryptography is briefly introduced.
(6446 views)
A brief introduction of quantum cryptography for engineersby Bing Qi, Li Qian, Hoi-Kwong Lo - arXiv
We present the principles behind quantum key distribution and discuss a few well-known QKD protocols. We focus more on the implementation of QKD protocols rather than security analysis. Another topic covered here is the security of QKD systems.
(8001 views)