An overview of, basic techniques in modern cryptography, with emphasis on fit-for-application primitives and protocols. Topics include symmetric and public-key cryptosystems; digital signatures; elliptic curve cryptography; key management; attack models and well-defined notions of security. Prerequisite(s):Consent of the Division. Notes:Computer Science 413 and Mathematics 321 are recommended as preparation for this course. Students should not have taken any previous courses in cryptography. Also known as: (Computer Science 669)
This course may not be repeated for credit.
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This course will be offered next in
Fall 2011.