Computer security and cryptography are related fields that focus on protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems. Common sub-topics include Cryptography, Operating System Security, Software Security, Encryption etc.
Computer Security usually requires knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms, Computer Architecture, Discrete Math and Probability Theory.
Brown University
Spring 2022
CS1660 delivers a balanced mix of theory and practice in computer systems security. Starting with the foundational aspects of cryptography, the course navigates through security aspects of web applications, operating systems, and networks. Students will hone their "security mindset," learning to identify vulnerabilities and understand defenses across different domains.
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+ 38 more conceptsBrown University
Spring 2023
Applied Cryptography at Brown University offers a practical take on securing systems. By learning foundational cryptographic algorithms and advanced topics like zero-knowledge proofs and post-quantum cryptography, students gain both theoretical insights and hands-on experience in implementing cryptosystems using C++ and crypto libraries. Label: State-of-art concepts.
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+ 63 more conceptsPrinceton University
Fall 2020
An introductory course into modern cryptography, grounded in rigorous mathematical definitions. Covers topics such as secret key and public key encryption, pseudorandom generators, and zero-knowledge proofs. Requires a basic understanding of probability theory and complexity theory, and entails some programming for course projects.
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+ 29 more conceptsStanford University
Winter 2023
This course offers an introduction to cryptographic techniques used in computer security, covering encryption, message integrity, digital signatures, key management, and more. It is suitable for advanced undergraduates and masters students with some proof techniques and programming experience.
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+ 55 more conceptsUC Berkeley
Fall 2022
This graduate seminar focuses on the development of secure systems built from decentralized trust, including end-to-end encryption systems and secure collaborative learning. It requires a solid introduction to cryptography and systems. Topics include blockchain, smart contracts, and zero-knowledge proofs, among others.
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