TECH 6350 - Cryptography

Institution:

University of Dallas

Subject:

GSM - Technology

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of fundamental encryption algorithms and systems supported in today's IT and secure communications networks. Topics include Stream Ciphers (Linear Shift Register Theory), Block Ciphers (DES, AES), Feedback Ciphers, Elliptical Algorithms, Private Key and Public Key Systems, Key Exchanges (Diffie-Hellman, RSA, and El-Gamal), Message Authentication (RSA Authentication, El-Gamal Algorithm), Digital Signature Standard, Digital Certificates, and Message Integrity (Secure Hashing, HMAC). Also examined are Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Tunneling (IPSec, L2TP, PPTP, L2F), Secure Socket Layer (SSL), SSH, and PGP. The history of cryptography will also be studied to provide students with a historical perspective of communications security. Final course offering - Spring 2012. Replace with new course - CYBS 6350 Data Protection.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.udallas.edu

Phone Number:

(972) 721-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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