Computer Science 190X - Methods of Cryptography

Institution:

University of California-Santa Cruz

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Description:

Theory and practice of encryption and decryption. Classic ciphers. Shannon's information-theoretic approach. Block and stream ciphers. The DES standard. Public key systems: Diffie-Hellman key exchange, RSA, digital signatures. Elliptic curve cryptography. Authentication protocols. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 19B, 21, and Computer Engineering 16, or equivalent courses. Applied Mathematics and Statistics 10 or equivalent may be substituted for Mathematics 19B and 21. Consult with instructor regarding a course equivalent. J. Yellin

Credits:

1.25

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ucsc.edu/

Phone Number:

(831) 459-0111

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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