Introduction to cryptology

Lecturer:

Lubomíra Balková (gar.)

Tutor:

Lubomíra Balková (gar.)

Supervisor:

Department of Mathematics

Synopsis:

An introductive survey of cryptography and cryptoanalysis starting with classical ciphers, passing through mechanical rotor machines, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography to quantum cryptography.

Requirements:

Having the subject Discrete Mathematics done is recommended.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Classical ciphers

2. Mechanical rotor machines

3. Random number generators

4. Perfect secrecy

5. Symmetric cryptography

6.Primality testing

7. Asymmetric cryptography

8. Digital signature

9.Hash functions

10. E-mail and internet secrecy

11. Quantum cryptography

Syllabus of tutorials:

Study Objective:

Knowledge:

History of cryptology and actual enciphering techniques and the theory behind them (generation of random numbers, primality testing, hash functions).

Abilities:

Computer implementation of studied algorithms.

Study materials:

Key references:

[1] R. A. Mollin, An Introduction to Cryptography, 2nd edition, Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2007

[2]. J. Katz, Y. Lindell, Introduction to Modern Cryptography, Chapman and Hall/CRC, 2008

Recommended references:

[3] B. Schneier, Applied Cryptography, John Wiley and Sons, 1996

[4] D. Welsh, Codes and Cryptography, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1989

Note:

Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:

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Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:

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The course is a part of the following study plans: