Course Description
In this course students learn the fundamentals of cryptography, which is a necessary tool for protecting information in computer systems. Topics include security and cryptography, stream and block ciphers, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption, public key encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and digital certificates.
Cryptography Fundamentals Dec 2025Cryptography Fundamentals
Learn the concept of cryptography and basic terminologies related to key encryption
Explain different types of ciphers, their classification, and operation principles
Differentiate the symmetric and asymmetric key encryption
Understand public key encryption
Describe hash functions
Understand digital signatures and digital certificates and protection against threats
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