CYCS 2110 - Cryptology Concepts and Techniques

This course introduces cryptology concepts and examines their mathematical bases. Historical items of interest such as the Enigma Machine and Navajo Code will be introduced. The mathematics behind various types of ciphers as well as cryptanalysis techniques that apply to them will be covered. Topics will include, but are not limited to, substitution, transposition, RSA, EIGamal, and Rijndael ciphers.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: CYCS 1310 or CS 1310, with a grade of “C” or better.

Credits: 3 hours

Restrictions: Restricted to majors and minors in Cybersecurity and majors in Computer Science.