CS 4830 - [Introduction to Cryptography]

Fall. 4 credits.

Prerequisite: CS 2800 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to: distance learning for Ithaca undergrads. Offered in New York City. Part of the Cornell Tech Program. Co-meets with CS 5830.

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Introductory course in cryptography. Topics include one-way functions, encryption, digital signatures, pseudo-random number generation, zero-knowledge and basic protocols. Emphasizes fundamental notions and constructions with proofs or security based on precise definitions and assumptions.