Introduction to Cryptography
Winter 2024
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, 3-4:20pm, nVidia Aud. |
| Sections: | Friday, 4:30-5:20pm, Gates B12. |
| Questions for CAs: | use Ed Discussion |
| Videos: | cs255 online (for video lectures and slides covering the material in class) |
Final Exam
The exam will take place on Tue, March 19, 2024, beginning at 9am PT at the Knight Management Center Auditorium.
Previous final exams:
2023.pdf ,
2022.pdf ,
2019.pdf ,
2018.pdf ,
2017.pdf ,
2016.pdf ,
2015.pdf ,
2014.pdf ,
2013.pdf .
Practice work sheet
Homeworks and Projects
All homework submission is to be done via Gradescope. Please use course code 3PBEKW to sign up. Note that Gradescope requires that the solution to every problem start on a new page.
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Homework #1: [html]
Due: Jan. 16
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Homework #2:
[pdf]
Due: Feb. 1
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Project #1 (password manager):
pdf
starter code
Due: Tue., Feb. 13, 11:59pm
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Homework #3:
[pdf]
Due: Feb. 22
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Project #2 (chat client):
pdf
starter code
Due: Tue., March 5, 11:59pm
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Homework #4:
[pdf]
Due: Mar. 14
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