MATH 587 - Introduction to Cryptography

Credits: 3

Design of secret codes for secure communication, including encryption and integrity verification: ciphers, cryptographic hashing, and public key cryptosystems such as RSA. Mathematical principles underlying encryption. Code-breaking techniques. Cryptographic protocols.

Cross-listed Course: CSCE 557

Prerequisites: C or better in CSCE 145 or in MATH 241, and in either CSCE 355 or MATH 574, CSCE 145 or MATH 241, and at least one of CSCE 355, MATH 300 or MATH 374, or consent of the Undergraduate Director

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