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Syllabus CRYPTOGRAPHY - 67531
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Last update 07-09-2023
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Computer Sciences

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: E. Safra

Course/Module Coordinator: Dr. Ilan Komargodski

Coordinator Email: ilank@cs.huji.ac.il

Coordinator Office Hours: By appointment

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Ilan komargodski

Course/Module description:
This advanced course introduces basic paradigms and principles of cryptography, with an empha- size on the scientific nature of modern cryptography. Students will be exposed to a variety of cryptographic tools and systems, focusing on public-key settings (such as public-key encryption schemes, digital signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, and secure computation), learn how to reason about their security, and how to apply this knowledge to various real-world applications.

Course/Module aims:
See course description.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
See course description.

Attendance requirements(%):
80

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Lectures and home assignments.

Course/Module Content:
Recap and preliminaries.

Number theory and cryptographic hardness assumptions.

Public-key encryption.

Digital signatures.

Secret-sharing schemes.

Zero-knowledge proofs.

Secure two/multi-party computation.

Additional topics may be included as time permits.

Required Reading:
Required reading material will be provided as the course progresses.

Additional Reading Material:
Additional reading material will be provided as the course progresses.

Grading Scheme :
Written / Oral / Practical Exam 80 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 20 %

Additional information:
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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