Implementing Cryptography Using Python

by Shannon Bray

Learn to deploy proven cryptographic tools in your applications and services Cryptography is, quite simply, what makes security and privacy in the digital world possible. Tech professionals, including programmers, IT admins, and security analysts, need to understand how cryptography works to protect users, data, and assets. Implementing Cryptography Using Python will teach you the essentials, so you can apply proven cryptographic tools to secure your applications and systems. Because this book uses Python, an easily accessible language that has become one of the standards for cryptography implementation, you’ll be able to quickly learn how to secure applications and data of all kinds. In this easy-to-read guide, well-known cybersecurity expert Shannon Bray walks you through creating secure communications in public channels using public-key cryptography. You’ll also explore methods of authenticating messages to ensure that they haven’t been tampered with in transit. Finally, you’ll learn how to use digital signatures to let others verify the messages sent through your services.

304 pages, Paperback

Published August 11, 2020

Reviews

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This was a great book. A lot of fun and also very functional.

I learned a lot, as this is a field I am interested in.

I coded a bunch of the examples myself and elaborated on them.

Definitely check this out if you are into Python or crypto.

> It would be nice if this book had a cover!

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