Hands-on Cryptography with Python: Master Cryptographic Foundations with Real-World Implementation

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 Description
Cryptography 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.

You’ll begin with setting up the platform and Installation and move on to understanding the basics of cryptography—exploring classic ciphers, their evolution, and their role in secure communication. Next, you’ll advance to Symmetric Key Cryptography and Asymmetric Key Cryptography, learning how to implement encryption algorithms step-by-step with Python.

As you progress, you’ll 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, you’ll 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.

Who is this book for?
This book is tailored for security professionals, software developers, researchers and students seeking to implement secure cryptography and secure encryption in real-world applications. It’s also ideal for IoT and embedded systems engineers designing secure solutions for resource-constrained environments, as well as enthusiasts eager to learn about modern cryptography and its practical applications.

Table of Contents
1. Platform Setup and Installation
2. Introduction to Cryptography
3. Symmetric Key Cryptography
4. Asymmetric Key Cryptography
5. Hashing
6. Message Integrity
7. Miscellaneous Crypto Schemes
8. Security is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link
9. TLS Communication
10. Latest Trends in Cryptography
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