MATH 8570 - Cryptography

Institution:

Clemson University

Subject:

Mathematical Sciences

Description:

Classical and modern cryptography and their uses in modern communication systems are covered. Topics include entropy, Shannon's perfect secrecy theorem, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), integer factorization, RSA cryptosystem, discrete logarithm problem, Diffie-Hellman key exchange, digital signatures, elliptic curve cryptosystems, hash functions and identification schemes. Students are expected to have completed undergraduate-level courses in linear algebra, theory of probability, and modern algebra; or a graduate-level course in abstract algebra before enrolling in this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clemson.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 656-4636

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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