CS 4830

CS 4830

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

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)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17796 CS 4830   LEC 001

    • TR Uris Hall G01
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Stephens-Davidowitz, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment open to CS students only. All others should add themselves to the waitlist. Please go to http://www.cs.cornell.edu/courseinfo/enrollment for updates.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 20194 CS 4830   LEC 002

    • TR Online Meeting
    • Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
    • Stephens-Davidowitz, N

  • Instruction Mode: Online