CIS 553 - Fundamentals of Cryptography

Credits: 3

Introduction to the fundamentals of cryptography, including mathematical background, classical ciphers, public key encryption, block and stream ciphers, cryptographic hash functions, digital signatures, common attacks, and basic security protocols.

Note:
Not available for credit to students with credit in CIS 753. Three hours recitation a week.

Requisites:
Prerequisite: CIS 300 and MATH 510. Students may enroll in CIS courses only if they have earned a grade of C or better for each prerequisite to those courses.

Typically Offered
Spring

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CIS 553 - Fundamentals of Cryptography