CS 6830 - Cryptography

Spring. 4 credits.

Prerequisite: General ease with algorithms and elementary probability theory, maturity with mathematical proofs (ability to read and write mathematical proofs). Enrollment limited to: Cornell Tech students. Limited enrollment for Ithaca students. Offered at Cornell Tech in New York City. Distance learning for Ithaca students.

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Graduate introduction to cryptography. Topics include encryption, digital signatures, pseudo-random number generation, zeroknowledge, and basic protocols. Emphasizes fundamental concepts and proof techniques.