MTAT.07.017 Applied Cryptography
Course info
Lecturer: Arnis Paršovs (arnis at ut dot ee)
Credits: 6 ECTS
Language: English
Lectures: Thursdays 12:15-14:00, Liivi 2-205
Practice: Thursdays 16:15-18:00, Liivi 2-205
Course repository: https://bitbucket.org/appcrypto/2014/src
General Information
In this course we will implement various cryptographic primitives and protocols in Python. The course consists of lectures and extensive homeworks. Cryptography concepts will be explained as we go. Basic programming skills are critical prerequisite.
Grading
Final grade structure:
Homeworks: 70%
Final exam: 30%
Current results
Schedule
February 13: Introduction, Randomness, One-Time Pad, Stream Ciphers
February 20: Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1)
March 6: Hash funcions and HMAC
March 13: Block ciphers (AES)
March 20: Public Key Cryptography (RSA)
March 27: Public key certificates (X.509)
April 3: Certificate Revocation List (CRL)
April 10: Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
April 17: Smart cards
April 24: Smart cards
May 8: Transport Layer Security (TLS)
May 15: Transport Layer Security (TLS)
May 22: Bitcoin
May 29: Tor
June 5: Exam (12:15-14:00, Liivi 2-205)
June 12: Exam (16:15-18:00, Liivi 2-205)