Course detail

Applied cryptography

FEKT-DTK2AAcad. year: 2020/2021

Basic terms, secrecy theory, perfect cipher. Symmetric cryptosystems - stream ciphers, block ciphers, standards of symmetric ciphers, key management and distribution. Asymmetric cryptosystems - RSA, DL and EC types of cryptosystems, key agreement, standards of asymetric cryptosystems. Hash and other auxiliary cryptographic functions, data integrity, authentication, digital signatures. Public key infrastructure, modern cryptographic services. Electronic voting, sharing of secret information. Quantum cryptography. Introduction to the cryptoanalysis, attacks on cryptosystems and their defence.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Karel Burda, CSc.

Department

Department of Telecommunications (UTKO)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will obtain knowledge needed for the solution of cryptographic protection of communication, information and other electronic systems.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Master´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The goal is to become familiar with the principles of cryptography and cryptographic applications in communication, information and other electronic systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EKT-PKA Doctoral

    branch PK-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-BEB , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-TEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-MVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-FEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PK-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

  • Programme EKT-PPA Doctoral

    branch PP-BEB , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-MET , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-MVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-TLI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-FEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-TEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised
    branch PP-SEE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective specialised

Type of course unit

 

Seminar

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Karel Burda, CSc.

Syllabus

see above