CPSC 452 - Cryptography (3)

Introduction to cryptography and steganography. Encryption, cryptographic hashing, certificates, and signatures. Classical, symmetric-key, and public-key ciphers. Block modes of operation. Cryptanalysis including exhaustive search, man-in-the-middle, and birthday attacks. Programing projects involving implementation of cryptographic systems.

Prerequisites: MATH 270B, CPSC 131; Computer Science or Computer Engineering major or minor; or Computer Science or Computer Engineering graduate standing.

400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit