Introduction to Cryptography
Winter 2025
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, Gates B01. |
| 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) |
Homeworks and Projects
All homework submission is to be done via Gradescope. Please use course code KZVDDK 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. 15
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Homework #2: Not out yet
Due: Jan. 30
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Project #1 (password manager): Not out yet
Due: Tue., Feb. 12, 11:59pm
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Homework #3: Not out yet
Due: Feb. 22
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Project #2 (chat client): Not out yet
Due: Tue., March 4, 11:59pm
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Homework #4: Not out yet
Due: Thu., Mar. 13
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