Introduction to Cryptography. 3 credits

Catalog description

Covers formal definitions of security for the most common tasks: data encryption and authentication, in both the private key and public key settings. Covers the process of formally proving that constructions meet the appropriate security definitions. Also covers practical constructions and applications, such as how to correctly use block ciphers and hash functions for the tasks above. In addition, several current topics in cryptography may also be covered. Offered by Computer Science . Limited to two attempts.