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.
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.