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Cryptography Algorithms

By : Massimo Bertaccini
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Cryptography Algorithms

By: Massimo Bertaccini

Overview of this book

Cryptography Algorithms is designed to help you get up and running with modern cryptography algorithms. You'll not only explore old and modern security practices but also discover practical examples of implementing them effectively. The book starts with an overview of cryptography, exploring key concepts including popular classical symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, protocol standards, and more. You'll also cover everything from building crypto codes to breaking them. In addition to this, the book will help you to understand the difference between various types of digital signatures. As you advance, you will become well-versed with the new-age cryptography algorithms and protocols such as public and private key cryptography, zero-knowledge protocols, elliptic curves, quantum cryptography, and homomorphic encryption. Finally, you'll be able to apply the knowledge you've gained with the help of practical examples and use cases. By the end of this cryptography book, you will be well-versed with modern cryptography and be able to effectively apply it to security applications.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)
1
Section 1: A Brief History and Outline of Cryptography
3
Section 2: Classical Cryptography (Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption)
7
Section 3: New Cryptography Algorithms and Protocols
12
Section 4: Homomorphic Encryption and the Crypto Search Engine

Summary

In this chapter, we analyzed some of my inventions. These algorithms and protocols were primarily implemented to cover some topics related to public/private encryption systems.

Among these protocols, we first saw MB09, which aimed to become a standard for secure digital payment transactions processed in the telecommunication field.

Then, we examined MBXI, a public/private encryption algorithm that was implemented as an alternative to RSA. We explored how it is possible to use a digital signature in this algorithm and the different signature methods: direct and with an appendix.

Moving on, we explored the last protocol: MBXX. This is an evolution of the MB09 and MBXI protocols to overcome the problem of double-spending and the so-called consensus problem. This protocol could be used in the future for a decentralized payment system as an alternative method to Proof of Work (or Proof of Stake or other additional proofs) proposed for the validation of transactions in...