Introduction to algorithmic cryptography

Course Outline

This course gives a comprehensive introduction to modern cryptography. No previous knowledge in cryptography or computer security is required. The list of topics comprises:

• Information-theoretic security
• Computational security
• Private key encryption
• Message authentication codes
• Hash functions
• Public key cryptography
• Digital signature schemes

General Information

• First lecture: 25.10.2016
• Instructor: Prof. Dr. Dominique Schröder
• Lecture: Tuesday 12:15-13:45 (Martensstr. 5, WW2 Seminarraum) and Thursday 12:15-13:45 (00.151-113)
• Tutorial: Tuesday and Thursday 18:00-20:00 (00.151-113)
• ECTS credits: 10
• Language: English
• Office hours: Thursday 14:30-15:30
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