CS 470 Introduction to Applied Cryptography
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This course gives a mild introduction into the field of cryptography and data security by exposing a number of applications. The course begins with an introduction of fundamental building blocks of cryptography such as secret and public-key primitives and cryptographic hash functions. The standard classification of cryptographic attacks is presented. Application examples will include secret sharing, digital cash, coin flipping and fair exchange over the internet, secure multi-party computation. The course will conclude with a brief summary of the politics of cryptography, e.g export controls, and legal issues surrounding personal privacy.
Credit units: 3 ECTS Credit units: , Prerequisite:
CS 202.
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