Modern Cryptography: Foundations and Practical Applications
Explore the fundamentals of modern cryptography, from classical ciphers to public-key systems, in this comprehensive course.
Explore the fundamentals of modern cryptography, from classical ciphers to public-key systems, in this comprehensive course.
Dive into the world of modern cryptography with this comprehensive course designed for those with a basic understanding of mathematics and computer science. Starting with classical cryptography, you'll progress through the foundations of modern cryptographic techniques, including symmetric and public-key encryption, message authentication, and digital signatures. The course covers key topics such as perfect secrecy, computational security, pseudorandomness, block ciphers, and number theory. You'll also explore practical applications like secure communication protocols and public-key infrastructure. Through a combination of theoretical lectures and programming assignments, you'll gain both a deep understanding of cryptographic principles and hands-on experience implementing cryptographic algorithms. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to analyze and apply cryptographic techniques in real-world scenarios.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of modern cryptography and its role in information security
Analyze and implement classical and modern encryption techniques, including symmetric and public-key systems
Explore the mathematical foundations of cryptography, including number theory and discrete logarithms
Implement and evaluate various cryptographic algorithms through programming assignments
Understand the concepts of perfect secrecy, computational security, and pseudorandomness
Learn about message authentication codes and their applications in ensuring data integrity
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to modern cryptography, covering both theoretical foundations and practical applications. Over seven modules, students will explore the evolution of cryptographic techniques from classical ciphers to state-of-the-art public-key systems. The course begins with an introduction to perfect secrecy and the one-time pad, then progresses to computational security, symmetric encryption, and message authentication codes. Later modules delve into the mathematics underlying public-key cryptography, including number theory and discrete logarithms. The course concludes with an in-depth look at digital signatures and real-world cryptographic protocols like SSL/TLS. Throughout the course, students will engage in programming assignments to implement various cryptographic algorithms, reinforcing their understanding of the theoretical concepts. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid grasp of cryptographic principles and be prepared to analyze and implement secure communication systems.
Week 1
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Week 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 3
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 4
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 5
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Week 6
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
Week 7
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
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Leading Expert in Cryptography and Cybersecurity
Jonathan Katz is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Maryland and serves as the director of the Maryland Cybersecurity Center. He earned his undergraduate degrees from MIT in 1996 and completed his PhD at Columbia University in 2002. Katz has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions, including UCLA, Ecole Normale Superieure in Paris, and IBM. His research encompasses cryptography, privacy, and computer network security, with recent focuses on secure multi-party computation and database privacy. He co-authored the widely-used textbook "Introduction to Modern Cryptography" and has conducted tutorials on cryptography for diverse audiences across industry, academia, and government.
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