Introduction to Cryptography
Winter 2021
Cryptography is an indispensable tool for protecting information in computer systems. This course explains the inner workings of cryptographic primitives and how to use them correctly.
Administrative
Course
syllabus (and readings)
Course
overview (grading, textbooks, coursework, exams)
| Lectures: | Monday, Wednesday, 2:30-3:50pm, online |
| Sections: | Friday, 4:30-5:20pm, online |
| Questions for CAs: | cs255ta@cs.stanford.edu or use Ed Discussion |
| Videos: | cs255 online (for video lectures and slides covering the material in class) |
Homework
All homework submission is to be done via Gradescope. Please use course code V88N2K to sign up. Note that Gradescope requires that the solution to every problem start on a new page.
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Homework #0: [html]
Due: Jan. 20
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Homework #1:
[pdf]
Due: Feb. 1
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Homework #2: Not out yet.
Due: Feb. 22
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Homework #3: Not out yet.
Due: Mar. 15
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Projects
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Project #1 (password manager): Not out yet.
Due: Mon., Feb. 8, 11:59pm
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Project #2 (chat client): Not out yet.
Due: Mon., March 2, 11:59pm
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