CYBR 6350 Applied Cryptography
Cryptography is a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, protecting data across wireless networks, cloud computing, and next-generation applications. This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced cryptographic techniques, focusing on their practical implementation in securing real-world systems. Students will analyze cryptographic security mechanisms in SSL/TLS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), military applications, cryptanalysis, and cryptographic backdoors. Emphasis is placed on evaluating cryptographic frameworks in vehicular ad hoc networks, smart grids, e-health systems, and mobile social networks. Students will also design and implement encryption-based defense strategies to enhance data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication. Additionally, the course examines the threat posed by quantum computing to modern cryptographic systems and explores post-quantum cryptography solutions. By the end of the course, students will have the expertise to apply, evaluate, and develop cryptographic solutions to address emerging cybersecurity and privacy challenges.
Prerequisites
2 Graduate credits
Effective May 6, 2028 to present
Learning outcomes
General
- Apply advanced cryptographic techniques to address emerging security and privacy challenges in wireless networks, cloud computing, and other modern applications.
- Analyze cryptographic implementations in real-world security protocols and military applications, including SSL/TLS, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), cryptanalysis, and cryptographic backdoors.
- Evaluate the role of cryptographic security mechanisms in next-generation wireless networks, including vehicular ad hoc networks, smart grids, e-health systems, and mobile social networks.
- Design and develop encryption-based defense strategies using modern cryptographic frameworks to enhance data confidentiality, integrity, and authentication.
- Assess and examine the impact of quantum computing on cryptographic security and explore post-quantum cryptography solutions.