Applied Cryptosystems

Catalog description

This course begins with an overview of necessary background in algebra and number theory, private- and public-key cryptosystems, applied cryptography, and basic signature schemes. The course covers cryptographic implementation in software and web application programming. Security testing of cryptographic implementations will be introduced, including testing. The course will also cover construction of untraceable electronic cash on the net and quantum cryptography, and one or more of digital watermarking, fingerprinting, and steganography. Graduate level students may not enroll. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing, and Math