Ali Padyab
Senior Lecturer in Informatics
School of Informatics
Practical Cryptology A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
7.5 credits,
IT754A
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 50%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 3 November 2024
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 50%
Admission Requirements
A Bachelor's degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) within the fields of informatics or computer science or the equivalent.
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English course 6 / English course B (or the equivalent). This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized test, e g IELTS, TOEFL.
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
Security is a fundamental requirement in modern day computing and cryptography is a fundamental building block in ensuring confidentiality and integrity. This course presents cryptographic primitives and functions as well as formal models of security. Further, aspects related to the implementation and usage of crypto systems are discussed and the students will implement and review a cryptosystem chosen on their own based on their background.