Computational Methods for Cryptography and Security
A special issue of Mathematics (ISSN 2227-7390). This special issue belongs to the section "E: Applied Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 8
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the Special Issue "Computational Methods for Cryptography and Security" of Mathematics and invite you to contribute your valuable work.
The concern of preserving secrets is millennia old, and the core role of cryptography has always been to create systems that keep information confidential and unaltered. In parallel, cryptanalysis emerged as the art of breaking the ciphers designed by cryptographers. For such algorithms to be practical, sophisticated mathematical functions must be implemented efficiently, ensuring that real-world security applications can benefit from them.
In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of quantum technologies—particularly quantum computing—post-quantum cryptographic schemes must be supported by algorithmic innovations that enhance implementation speed and efficiency. Undoubtedly, the backbone of such advances lies in a deep understanding of mathematics.
This Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between theoretical and practical aspects of cryptography and security. We warmly invite original contributions that advance the understanding and application of computational methods relevant to real-world security challenges.
Dr. Diana Ştefania Maimuţ
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cryptography
- post-quantum cryptography
- cryptanalysis
- security
- steganography
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