PMAT 669 - (Cpsc 669) Cryptography - Fall 2011

An overview of the 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.
This course may not be repeated for credit.

Hours

H(3-0)

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)