Carlos Cid Livres

Focusing on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), this book explores the application of algebraic techniques in analyzing this crucial block cipher. Unlike traditional statistical methods, the algebraic approach offers a fresh perspective that could significantly impact AES security. The comprehensive analysis presented aims to enhance understanding of AES and its potential vulnerabilities, making it essential reading for those interested in cryptography and data protection.

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-conference proceedings of the 21st International Workshop on Fast Software Encryption, held in London, UK, March 3-5, 2014. The 31 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 99 initial submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on designs; cryptanalysis; authenticated encryption; foundations and theory; stream ciphers; hash functions; advanced constructions.