Advanced course in computer science giving an introduction to modern cryptography.
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Classical encryption methods. What is meant by secure encryption? Background in information theory, entropy. Symmetric encryption algorithms, for example the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). Public-key cryptosystems for encryption and digital signatures, e.g., RSA, ElGamal, and Schnorr signatures. Cryptographically secure hash functions in theory and practice (SHA). Properties and examples of pseudo random number generators. Connections between complexity theory and cryptography.
After a completed course, the student should be able to
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Single course students:
SF1604 Linear algebra, SF1625 Calculus in one variable, SF1626 Calculus in several variables, SF1901 Probability theory and statistics, DD1337 Programming, DD1338 Algorithms and Data Structures, DD1352 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity, SF1630 Discrete Mathematics or corresponding courses
Knowledge equivalent to either one of the courses DD1352 Algorithms, Data Structures and Complexity or DD2354 Algorithms and Complexity and knowledge of probability theory, mathematics and algorithm theory acquired in the mandatory courses of the D or F program.
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Stinson, Cryptography; theory and practice, Chapman & Hall.
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.
Written exercises (OVN1; 7,5 university credits).
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Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.
Course web DD2448Computer Science and Engineering
Second cycle
Please discuss with the instructor.
Douglas Wikström, tel: 790 8138, e-post: dog@csc.kth.se
The course is held in English if the students wish so.
You cannot count both DD2448 and DD2449 in your exam, since DD2448 has replaced DD2449.
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex