CS 5830

CS 5830

Course information provided by the 2017-2018 Catalog.

Introductory course in Cryptography. Topics include one-way functions, encryption, digital signatures, pseudo-random number generation, zero-knowledge and basic protocols. The emphasis will be on fundamental notions and constructions with proofs of security based on precise definitions and assumptions.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: CS 2800 (or equivalent), CS 4810 (or mathematical maturity), or permission of instructor.

When Offered Spring.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3-4 Credits Graded

  • 12205 CS 5830   LEC 030

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Taught in NYC. Enrollment limited to Cornell Tech students. (Weill students must obtain instructor approval to enroll.) 4th credit option is only available to students who have successfully completed both CS 5356 and CS 5357 and have obtained instructor approval. *Weill students must obtain instructor approval to enroll. Please send completed registration forms and instructor approval to studentservices@tech.cornell.edu. Add/drop dates: January 16th at 8 a.m. to February 7th at 4 p.m. Students will only be registered if space allows.