Introduction to Modern Cryptography

4 credits

Topics include private and public-key cryptography, block ciphers, data encryption, authentication, key distribution and certification, pseudorandom number generators, design and analysis of protocols, zero-knowledge proofs, and advanced protocols. Emphasizes rigorous mathematical approach including formal definitions of security goals and proofs of protocol security. Prerequisites: CSE 21 or MATH 154 or MATH 158 or MATH 184 or MATH 188 and CSE 101 and CSE 105; restricted to students within the CS25, CS26, CS27, CS28, CS29, and EC26 majors. All other students will be allowed as space permits.