Practical Cryptography for Developer

Svetlin Nakov

Comprehensive guide to cryptography, blockchain, and security for developers. Learn practical techniques, algorithms, and best practices for implementing secure applications.

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Introduction

Practical Cryptography for Developers by Svetlin Nakov is a comprehensive guide to cryptography, blockchain, and security for developers. It covers practical techniques, algorithms, and best practices for implementing secure systems and applications.

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Highlights

  • Covers core concepts like hashes, MAC codes, key derivation functions, key agreement protocols, symmetric and asymmetric ciphers, elliptic curve cryptography, digital signatures, and secure random numbers
  • Includes code examples in Python and other languages
  • Focuses on practical implementation of cryptographic techniques for developers
  • Authored by Svetlin Nakov, PhD, and sponsored by SoftUni (Software University)
  • Published under the MIT license, making it free and open-source

Recommendation

This book is highly recommended for developers who want to learn practical cryptography and implement secure systems. It provides a solid foundation in cryptographic concepts and techniques, with a focus on real-world application.

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