CMPSC 178
Introduction to Cryptography
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of cryptography and cryptanalysis. Topics include: The Shannon Theory, classical systems, the enigma machine, the data encryption standard, public key systems, digital signatures, file security.
Topics
- The Shannon Theory
- classical systems
- the enigma machine
- the data encryption standard
- public key systems
- digital signatures
- file security
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027