Encryption Methods and Techniques

Catalog description

The history and application of ciphers, codes and encryption/decryption methods and techniques are examined. Public and private keys, protocols, number generators, digital signatures, and other facets of encryption will be included. Additionally, an investigation of the role ethics and information privacy have on the science when security is applied to public systems and email content as well as higher levels of security for corporations proprietary and government classified information. Prerequisite : CSSS 5000 or CSSS 5100* (*If in the Artificial Intelligence or Data Analytics emphasis).