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laurentl
We’re now almost in 2019–is Cryptography engineering still the standard (despite the gaps listed in the article) or is there a newer, better version of it?
tptacek
At this point, Serious Cryptography is probably the best first book on cryptography for laypeople, but really I think both books still have value.
jammygit
By laypeople, you mean developers? If so, I might check it out
tptacek
Yes, people who are not cryptography engineers.
tzs
Note for those with a Safari Library subscription: this book is available there.
tzs
> Cryptography Engineering, used to be called Practical Cryptography. The two books are practically identical.

Are they close enough that those who have read PC would probably not find CE worthwhile?

tptacek
Yes, they’re interchangeable.