This course provides an overview of cryptography algorithms and the main cryptosystems in use today. It emphasizes the application of cryptographic algorithms to designing secure protocols.

Prerequisites: Information Technology 110 [C- minimum grade required] or Information Technology (6) [C- minimum grade required] or Computing Science (6) [C- minimum grade required] or (Information Technology (3) [C- minimum grade required] and Computing Science (3) [C- minimum grade required] ) and 2nd year standing required
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