Applied Cryptography. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

Prerequisite: ISC 3423 , or equivlent, with a grade of "C-" or better. This course provides a practical introduction to modern cryptographic techniques and their applications. Students explore both theoretical foundations and hands-on implementation of cryptographic algorithms. Topics include classical ciphers, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, key management, and classical, quantum, and post-quantum cryptographic protocols. The course emphasizes the application of cryptographic libraries and tools to address real-world challenges in secure communication and data protection. This course has Differential Tuition.