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17 Best Cryptography Books of All Time


Our goal: Find the best Cryptography books according to the internet (not just one random person's opinion).

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Last Updated: Monday 1 Jan, 2024

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  1. 1
    Serious Cryptography

    Serious Cryptography

    A Practical Introduction to Modern Encryption

    Jean-Philippe Aumasson

    Appears in 5 articles
  2. 2
    Cryptography Engineering

    Cryptography Engineering

    Design Principles and Practical Applications

    Niels Ferguson

    Appears in 4 articles
  3. 3
    Break the Code

    Break the Code

    Cryptography for Beginners

    Bud Johnson

    Appears in 3 articles
  4. 4
    Cryptography

    Cryptography

    A Very Short Introduction

    Sean Murphy

    Appears in 3 articles
  5. 5
    Applied Cryptography

    Applied Cryptography

    Protocols, Algorithms and Source Code in C

    Bruce Schneier

    Appears in 3 articles
  6. 6
    Cryptography For Dummies

    Cryptography For Dummies

    Chey Cobb

    Appears in 3 articles
  7. 7
    Introduction to Modern Cryptography

    Introduction to Modern Cryptography

    Jonathan Katz

    Appears in 3 articles
  8. 8
    The Code Book

    The Code Book

    The Science of Secrecy from Ancient Egypt to Quantum Cryptography

    Simon Singh

    Appears in 2 articles
  9. 9
    Understanding Cryptography

    Understanding Cryptography

    A Textbook for Students and Practitioners

    Christof Paar

    Appears in 2 articles
  10. 10
    The Mathematics of Secrets

    The Mathematics of Secrets

    Cryptography from Caesar Ciphers to Digital Encryption

    Joshua Holden

    Appears in 2 articles
  11. 11
    Handbook of Applied Cryptography

    Handbook of Applied Cryptography

    Alfred J. Menezes

    Appears in 2 articles
  12. 12
    Cryptography and Network Security

    Cryptography and Network Security

    Principles and Practice

    William Stallings

    Appears in 2 articles
  13. 13
    Handbook of Elliptic and Hyperelliptic Curve Cryptography

    Handbook of Elliptic and Hyperelliptic Curve Cryptography

    Henri Cohen

    Appears in 2 articles
  14. 14
    Cryptography Made Simple

    Cryptography Made Simple

    Nigel Smart

    Appears in 2 articles
  15. 15
    Post-Quantum Cryptography

    Post-Quantum Cryptography

    Daniel J. Bernstein

    Appears in 2 articles
  16. 16
    Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security

    Encyclopedia of Cryptography and Security

    Sushil Jajodia

    Appears in 2 articles
  17. 17
    Bent Functions

    Bent Functions

    Results and Applications to Cryptography

    Natalia Tokareva

    Appears in 2 articles

Sources

  1. 13 Best Cryptography Books in 2023 [Learn Cryptography NOW]realtoughcandy.com
  2. 20 Best Cryptography Books (2022 Review) - Best Books Hubbestbookshub.com
  3. Best Cryptography Bookskingpassive.com
  4. Best Cryptography Books Beginners Must Readwww.analyticsinsight.net
  5. 12 Best Cryptography Books to Read in 2021 - Leverage Eduleverageedu.com

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