Introduction to Cryptology | Secure Communication | IIT Roorkee

Explore the fundamentals of cryptology and secure communication with this comprehensive course from IIT Roorkee. Gain hands-on experience and insights into real-world applications.

Introduction

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques of cryptology, which is the study of secure communication in the presence of adversaries. It covers the history of cryptography, classical ciphers, modern symmetric-key and public-key cryptography, cryptographic hash functions, and their applications.

Highlights

• Comprehensive coverage of classical and modern cryptographic techniques
• Hands-on exercises and programming assignments to reinforce understanding
• Insights into the historical development and real-world applications of cryptology
• Taught by experienced faculty from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

Recommendation

This course is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the principles and practice of secure communication, including computer science and engineering students, cybersecurity professionals, and those interested in the intersection of mathematics, computer science, and information security.