Cryptography

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the mathematics of modern cryptography, examining theoretical foundations and their secure implementation in practical applications. Students will explore classical, private-key (symmetric), and public-key (asymmetric) cryptography. Key topics include encryption methods such as AES and RSA, authentication protocols, hash functions and one-way hashing, digital signatures, and secure key exchange. The course also addresses blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, system vulnerabilities, and zero-knowledge proofs.