Asymmetric Algorithms

 

Created: Nov.12, 2003

Updated:  March 17,2004

 

Sub Module version number: Version 0.1

Author: George C. Collins

 

Code: CRYP5

 

Objectives

 

This submodule discusses  basic protocol concepts and some basic examples.

 

Prerequisite


CSCI 3532 and MATH 3331


Description

Concepts of protocols are discussed.  Then the following cryptographic protocols are discussed:  key distribution, digital certificates, digital signatures, and mental poker.


Lecture Notes

Cryptographic Protocols

Key Distribution

Digital Certificates

Digital Signatures

Mental Poker

Assignment / Exercise


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Resources


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Glossary

 

Encryption: is a process of encoding a message so that its meaning is not obvious

Decryption: is a reverse process, transforming an encoding message back into its normal form