CSSE 479 - Cryptography
- Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
- Term Available: S
- Graduate Studies Eligible: No
- Prerequisites: MA 276, and either CSSE 220 or CSSE 221
- Corequisites: None
Introduction to basic ideas of modern cryptography with emphasis on mathematical background and practical implementation. Topics include: the history of cryptography and cryptanalysis, public and private key cryptography, digital signatures, and limitations of modern cryptography. Touches upon some of the societal issues of cryptography. Same as MA 479.