Encryption for Organizations and Individuals

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Cryptography and encryption are integral to our daily lives, extending beyond just geeks and spies. This book introduces the fundamentals of digital cryptography and essential practices organizations must adopt to combat data theft and eavesdropping. You will explore digital encryption concepts, key algorithms, and their applications. From an enterprise perspective, it delves into common attacks on systems and strategies to counter them. The book also addresses quantum computing, highlighting its differences from traditional computing and its future potential. After establishing the basics, it examines how quantum computers operate in practice. The focus then shifts to quantum cryptography, particularly quantum key distribution (QKD), and how it contrasts with current encryption methods. Current QKD implementations, such as those by SwissQuantum and the DARPA Quantum Network, are also discussed. Ultimately, you will learn how to defend against cryptographic attacks in the emerging quantum era, including the use of zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) systems. This book enhances your understanding of cryptographic concepts and introduces you to the transformative realm of quantum cryptography, equipping you to appreciate digital encryption algorithms, secure your infrastructure, grasp quantum information science, and implement QKD effectively.