Boolean Functions for Cryptography and Coding Theory

Boolean functions are essential for secure and reliable communication, and this book provides a comprehensive survey of Boolean functions for cryptography and coding, covering the whole domain and all important results. It is a useful resource for researchers and graduate students, balancing detailed discussions of properties and parameters with examples of various types of cryptographic attacks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 574 pages
Publication date: 07 January 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Boolean functions play a crucial role in ensuring secure and reliable communication systems. In this comprehensive survey, the author delves into the realm of Boolean functions for cryptography and coding, encompassing a wide range of topics and presenting all significant results. Building upon his influential articles, the author has expanded the scope of the book to include additional topics and recent advancements. This resource is invaluable for researchers and graduate students, as it strikes a perfect balance between detailed discussions of properties and parameters and practical examples of various types of cryptographic attacks that underscore the importance of these parameters. The book provides a thorough background in mathematics, cryptography, and coding, along with an overview of recent applications, such as side channel attacks on smart cards, cloud computing through fully homomorphic encryption, and local pseudo-random generators. The outcome is a comprehensive and accessible text on the state-of-the-art in single and multiple output Boolean functions, showcasing the interplay between mathematics, computer science, and telecommunications.

Boolean functions are fundamental components of systems that prioritize security and dependability in communication. This extensive examination of Boolean functions in cryptography and coding encompasses the entire domain and presents all significant findings. The author has enriched the book by incorporating additional topics and recent breakthroughs, building upon his earlier influential articles. This resource is particularly valuable for researchers and graduate students, as it strikes a harmonious balance between comprehensive explanations of properties and parameters and practical illustrations of diverse cryptographic attacks that emphasize the significance of these parameters. The book offers a thorough foundation in mathematics, cryptography, and coding, along with an overview of recent applications, including side channel attacks on smart cards, cloud computing through fully homomorphic encryption, and local pseudo-random generators. The result is a comprehensive and accessible text on the cutting edge of single and multiple output Boolean functions, illuminating the interplay between mathematics, computer science, and telecommunications.

Weight: 1224g
Dimension: 187 x 260 x 42 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108473804