CS 4830

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CS 4830
Introduction to Cryptography

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

A rigorous introduction to the theoretical foundations of the cryptography that powers much of the modern world. Topics include one-way functions, secret-key encryption, zero-knowledge proofs, signatures, public-key encryption etc. As this is a theoretical class, the emphasis will be on formal definitions and proofs.

When Offered Spring.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CS 4820.

Distribution Category (SMR-AS)

Comments Note: This is a theory course. You will be expected to read and write formal definitions and mathematical proofs. This is not a course in security: you will not learn how to design secure systems. Instead, you will learn some of the (beautiful) mathematics that forms one component of secure systems.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: CS 5830, CS 6830

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 19118 CS 4830   LEC 001

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    • TR Hollister Hall B14
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Stephens-Davidowitz, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
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