Introduction

Welcome to Math for Security, a book that is, by my estimation, unlike any other security book I’ve ever read. It isn’t intended to introduce you to security topics like access control or encryption, nor is it going to help you prepare for the next certification exam. It will, however, strengthen your ability to examine the world around you and investigate security-relevant questions. The contents of the book sit at a crossroads between theoretical research, experimentation, and practical application. My goal is to introduce you to key mathematical fields through practical research topics. I find the easiest way to understand a ...

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