Mastering Blockchain. Deeper insights into decentralization, cryptography, Bitcoin, and popular Blockchain frameworks

Imran Bashir

Blockchain is a distributed database that enables permanent, transparent, and secure storage of data. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrency – in fact, it’s the shared public ledger upon which the entire Bitcoin network relies – and it’s gaining popularity with people who work in finance, government, and the arts.Blockhchain technology uses cryptography to keep data secure. This book gives a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world.This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain, teaching you the fundamentals of cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will explore different blockchain solutions and get an exclusive preview into Hyperledger, an upcoming blockchain solution from IBM and the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain beyond currencies, scability with blockchain, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology.

Mastering Blockchain. Distributed ledger technology, decentralization, and smart contracts explained - Second Edition

Imran Bashir

Publisher's Note: This edition from 2018 is outdated and does not cover the latest insights on consensus algorithms, Ethereum 2.0, tokenization, and enterprise blockchains. A new and updated edition of this book that includes all the newest developments and improvements in Blockchain including the above topics is now available.A blockchain is a distributed ledger that is replicated across multiple nodes and enables immutable, transparent and cryptographically secure record-keeping of transactions. The blockchain technology is the backbone of cryptocurrencies, and it has applications in finance, government, media and almost all other industries. Mastering Blockchain, Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to provide a detailed description of this leading technology and its implementation in the real world. This book begins with the technical foundations of blockchain technology, teaching you the fundamentals of distributed systems, cryptography and how it keeps data secure. You will learn about the mechanisms behind cryptocurrencies and how to develop applications using Ethereum, a decentralized virtual machine. You will also explore different other blockchain solutions and get an introduction to business blockchain frameworks under Hyperledger, a collaborative effort for the advancement of blockchain technologies hosted by the Linux Foundation. You will also be shown how to implement blockchain solutions beyond currencies, Internet of Things with blockchain, blockchain scalability, and the future scope of this fascinating and powerful technology.

Mastering Blockchain Programming with Solidity. Write production-ready smart contracts for Ethereum blockchain with Solidity

Jitendra Chittoda

Solidity is among the most popular and contract-oriented programming languages used for writing decentralized applications (DApps) on Ethereum blockchain. If you’re looking to perfect your skills in writing professional-grade smart contracts using Solidity, this book can help.You will get started with a detailed introduction to blockchain, smart contracts, and Ethereum, while also gaining useful insights into the Solidity programming language. A dedicated section will then take you through the different Ethereum Request for Comments (ERC) standards, including ERC-20, ERC-223, and ERC-721, and demonstrate how you can choose among these standards while writing smart contracts. As you approach later chapters, you will cover the different smart contracts available for use in libraries such as OpenZeppelin. You’ll also learn to use different open source tools to test, review and improve the quality of your code and make it production-ready. Toward the end of this book, you’ll get to grips with techniques such as adding security to smart contracts, and gain insights into various security considerations. By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to write secure, production-ready smart contracts in Solidity from scratch for decentralized applications on Ethereum blockchain.

Mastering Endpoint Management using Microsoft Intune Suite. Learn Everything About Intune Suite

Saurabh Sarkar, Rahul Singh, Rudy Ooms, Anoop C Nair

Mastering Endpoint Management using Microsoft Intune Suite is one of the first books focused solely on Microsoft’s premium Intune features, offering hands-on, in-depth coverage for IT admins, security professionals, and endpoint engineers. Co-authored by a Microsoft Intune Product Manager and a Principal Consultant who is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), this book walks you through real-world implementation using backend architecture diagrams, registry insights, and troubleshooting techniques.You’ll start with cloud public key infrastructure (PKI), learning how to simplify certificate-based authentication. Then you’ll move on to endpoint privilege management (EPM) to enforce least-privilege access at scale. You will learn about Enterprise App Management, which helps you how to modernize app delivery, as well as Advanced Analytics, which reveals how to use Kusto Query Language (KQL) and Security Copilot for actionable insights. The book also covers Remote Help for secure support and Microsoft Tunnel for enabling BYOD access, and concludes with a curated list of essential Intune learning resources.By the end of this Intune book, you will have the practical expertise to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Intune Suite confidently in real-world enterprise environments.

NIST CSF 2.0. Your essential introduction to managing cybersecurity risks

IT Governance Publishing, Andrew Pattison

This comprehensive guide introduces the origins, aims, and components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. It explores the core structure including functions, categories, subcategories, and profiles, and provides detailed implementation tiers and examples.Readers are then guided through a deep dive into all six framework categories—from Govern to Recover—and learn how to develop and apply risk management strategies within an organization. The content covers NIST SP 800-53, informative references, and practical quick-start guides to help translate theory into action.The final sections offer a seven-step implementation roadmap, including gap analysis, target profiles, and continuous improvement. The book concludes by mapping the CSF to international standards like ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, offering a well-rounded and interoperable cybersecurity strategy.

Oracle Blockchain Services Quick Start Guide. A practical approach to implementing blockchain in your enterprise

Vivek Acharya, Anand Eswararao Yerrapati, Nimesh Prakash

Hyperledger Fabric empowers enterprises to scale out in an unprecedented way, allowing organizations to build and manage blockchain business networks. This quick start guide systematically takes you through distributed ledger technology, blockchain, and Hyperledger Fabric while also helping you understand the significance of Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS).The book starts by explaining the blockchain and Hyperledger Fabric architectures. You'll then get to grips with the comprehensive five-step design strategy - explore, engage, experiment, experience, and in?uence. Next, you'll cover permissioned distributed autonomous organizations (pDAOs), along with the equation to quantify a blockchain solution for a given use case. As you progress, you'll learn how to model your blockchain business network by defining its assets, participants, transactions, and permissions with the help of examples. In the concluding chapters, you'll build on your knowledge as you explore Oracle Blockchain Platform (OBP) in depth and learn how to translate network topology on OBP.By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with OBP and have developed the skills required for infrastructure setup, access control, adding chaincode to a business network, and exposing chaincode to a DApp using REST configuration.

PCI DSS Version 4.0.1. A guide to the payment card industry data security standard

IT Governance Publishing, Stephen Hancock

This book provides an essential resource for anyone involved in managing or ensuring PCI DSS compliance. It begins by introducing the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), explaining its importance, and the regulatory framework that governs it. Readers will understand how to assess their organization’s compliance status and the vital steps to avoid data breaches. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of compliance programs and how organizations can design their own effective strategies.The text then dives into the specifics of PCI DSS, focusing on its core components and requirements. Key chapters describe how to comply with and maintain compliance, as well as how to use tools like the PCI self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ). Real-world case studies of cardholder data breaches highlight the consequences of non-compliance. Readers will also learn about the integration of PCI DSS with other standards like ISO/IEC 27001.Throughout, this guide emphasizes practical advice for implementing key security frameworks such as the Software Security Framework (SSF) and Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE). By the end of the book, readers will have a clear roadmap to not only meet but sustain PCI DSS compliance and strengthen their organization's data security practices.

Podstawy kryptografii. Wydanie III

Marcin Karbowski

Przekonaj się, jak fascynująca jest kryptografia! Poznaj historię rozwoju kryptografii Opanuj jej matematyczne podstawy Rozpracuj najważniejsze algorytmy kryptograficzne Dowiedz się, jak zastosować je w praktyce Kryptografia to dziedzina nauki, której sedno stanowią sposoby bezpiecznego przekazywania informacji. Jest ona niemal tak stara, jak nasza cywilizacja, a dziś rozwija się w sposób niezwykle dynamiczny. Gdy tylko narodziły się pierwsze metody zapisu i komunikowania się, pojawiła się też konieczność zabezpieczenia informacji przed tymi, którzy mogliby wykorzystać je na niekorzyść osób dysponujących tymi informacjami. Od bezpieczeństwa ważnych informacji zależały często losy całych państw i narodów. O rozstrzygnięciach wielkich bitew nierzadko decydowały inteligencja i determinacja pojedynczych osób, które potrafiły odpowiednio skutecznie szyfrować (bądź też deszyfrować) nadawane (lub przechwytywane) komunikaty. O tej fascynującej dziedzinie wiedzy opowiada książka Podstawy kryptografii. Wydanie III. Wprowadza ona czytelnika w podstawowe zagadnienia kryptografii bez przygniatania nadmiarem teorii i skomplikowaną matematyką. Kusi za to barwnymi opisami i pasjonującymi przykładami "kryptograficznych wojen". Można dzięki niej poznać historię rozwoju technik szyfrowania informacji, matematyczne podstawy kryptografii, stojącą za nią teorię oraz praktyczne zastosowania tej nauki. Niezależnie od tego, czy chcesz poznać kryptografię na własny użytek, czy jest Ci to potrzebne w celach zawodowych, książka ta okaże się doskonałym przewodnikiem po świecie szyfrów, kluczy i algorytmów zabezpieczających dane. Znajdziesz w niej informacje na temat protokołów SSL i SSH, a także szczegółowy opis algorytmu SHA3. Przegląd klasycznych sposobów szyfrowania Matematyczne podstawy kryptografii Praktyczne zastosowanie mechanizmów matematycznych Teoria kryptoanalizy i informacji oraz jej praktyczne wykorzystanie Przegląd protokołów kryptograficznych Klucze publiczne i prywatne Zasady zabezpieczania danych, połączeń i systemów komputerowych Potwierdzanie tożsamości za pomocą podpisów elektronicznych Zabezpieczanie stron internetowych i szyfrowanie baz danych Naucz się chronić cenne dane!