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Cryptography Introduction

Lecture Overview
  • Introduction and History of Cryptography
    • What is cryptography?
    • Who needs cryptography?
    • Brief History of Cryptography (keep things interesting)
  • Basic Concepts of Cryptography
    • Technical Details regarding Cryptography
    • Discussion of Algorithms used today
  • Cryptography and the Web (Products)
    • Verisign
    • CyberCash
    • RSA
  • Cryptography outside the Web
    • PGP - Pretty Good Privacy by Phil Zimmerman
  • Cryptography Attacking Schemes
    • PGP Attacks
    • DES Challenge
  • Conclusion and Editorial End Comments
    • Big Brother is Watching You. Protect YOUR privacy.
    • Discussion on importance of lifting export limitations.


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Last Modified: June 1st, 1997