Explores the formalism and security aspects of symmetric encryption systems, including block ciphers, variable length encryption, and security definitions.
Introduces secret key cryptography, covering 'one-time pad' encryption, flaws in key sharing, and the Data Encryption Standard (DES) principles and operation.
Explores asymmetric cryptography basics, including encryption, signatures, and Diffie-Hellman, along with advanced topics like RSA and quantum computing implications.
