CMSC 443 - Cryptology (3)

An introduction to cryptology, the science of making and breaking codes and ciphers. Topics include: conventional and public-key cryptosystems, including DES, RSA, shift register systems and selected classical systems; examples of cryptanalytic techniques; digital signatures; pseudo-random number generation; cryptographic protocols and their applications; and an introduction to the theories of cryptographic strength based on information theory and complexity theory.

Grading: Graded/Pass Fail/Audit
Course ID: 52942
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Prerequisite/Corequisite: You must complete CMSC 341 and MATH 221 and STAT 355 with a C or better.