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UQU Programs
Cybersecurity

Advanced Cryptography

SEC3214
3 hours English

Advanced Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography
SEC1202 Applied Cryptography
3 hours One requisite
1 Mathematical Background : / Review of the Number Theory / Review of Probability and Statistics
2 Cryptographic algorithms: / Elliptic Curve Cryptography / RSA / AES / Naive RSA and padded RSA
3 Post-Quantum Cryptography
4 Authenticity techniques and key management: / - Identity-based Cryptography / - Public key Infrastructure / Digital Signatures and Hashing / Key management
5 Secret Sharing and Virtual private Networks
6 Cryptanalysis Attacks and Side-Channel Attacks
7 Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
8 Modes and Appropriate uses
1.1 Mapped to: K1

Discuss the principles of advanced cryptographic algorithms

Teaching Strategy Lectures, Interactive quizzes, Reading
Assessment Methods Exams and Assignments
1.2 Mapped to: K1

Explain the theoretical foundations of some advanced cryptographic algorithms and their applications.

Teaching Strategy Lectures and Reading
Assessment Methods Exams and Assignments
2.1 Mapped to: S4

Analyze research papers in the filed of cryptography.

Teaching Strategy Class Discussion, Group Project
Assessment Methods Assignments, In-class Discussion and Project
2.2 Mapped to: S5

Practice academic writing in formal tone and structure.

Teaching Strategy Group Project
Assessment Methods Assignments and Project
2.3 Mapped to: S4

Evaluate the effectiveness of different cryptographic methods in securing data.

Teaching Strategy Group Project
Assessment Methods Project
2.4 Mapped to: S4

Analyze various cryptographic protocols and their security implications.

Teaching Strategy Class Discussion, Group Project
Assessment Methods Assignments, In-class Discussion and Project
3.1 Mapped to: V1

Appreciate the ethical implications of cryptography in privacy and security.

Teaching Strategy Class Discussion, Group Project
Assessment Methods In-class Discussion and Project
3.2 Mapped to: V1

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning in the evolving field of cryptography.

Teaching Strategy Group Project
Assessment Methods Project
Assessment
Weight
In-class Discussion
10%
Assignments (multiple)
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Project
30%
Final Exam
30%
Total
100%