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CST 4500 Applied Crytography


Lecture: 3 Lab: 1.5 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 4.5
This course focuses on the function of cryptographic systems and how to correctly use them in real-world applications. This includes discussion of two-party communication with a shared secret key and the effects of an adversary who eavesdrops and tampers with traffic. The course also discusses public-key techniques that let two parties generate a shared secret key.

Prerequisite(s): CST 4000  with a grade of C or better