Applied Cryptography

Prerequisite: COMP 250 with a minimum grade of "C-" or CYBF 210 with a minimum grade of "C-"; and MATH 130 This course introduces the theory and application of cryptography - a fundamental area of Computer Science at the core of modern cybersecurity. Covering a range of cryptographic topics and algorithms such as data encryption/decryption, secure hash functions, digital signatures and cryptanalysis; the course also offers a hands-on approach to better understand how cryptographic algorithms are designed. This course will focus on the application and analysis of protocols for diverse applications. Offered annually.