Summer 2012
Note that the courses require knowledge in Cryptography, see our programme. This is for example provided by the course Cryptography in the past winter.
- Monday, 1300-1430, b-it bitmax.
- Thursday, 1300-1430, b-it bitmax.
- Tutorial: Monday, 1445-1615, b-it bitmax.
The art of cryptography: security, reductions, and group cryptography
(4+2 SWS, 8 credits. Optionally, 3+2 SWS, 6 credits.
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Prof. Dr. Joachim von zur GathenTutorial: Konstantin Ziegler
- Tuesday, 1330-1500, b-it bitmax.
- Wednesday, 1330-1500, b-it bitmax.
- Tutorial: Tuesday, 1515-1645, b-it bitmax.
Esecurity: secure internet & e-cash (4+2 SWS, 8 credits. Optionally, 3+2 SWS, 6 credits. )
Michael NüskenTutorial: Raoul Blankertz
This course is about various aspects of security in the internet. In the first part we deal with secure connections, whereas the second part considers electronic voting schemes involving further tasks.
- Who can read my email?
- How do I know that eBay is eBay, or amazon is amazon?
- What is the public key of Angela Merkel? Where do I get it and how do I verify that ...
- Thursday 1000 - 1200, b-it 1.25.
Seminar Advanced Topics in Crytography (2 SWS, 4 credits. )
Michael Nüsken
The topic is not yet determined. Previous instantiations dealt with the Riemann Zeta function, Mobile Security, Fuzzy Coding Theory, Zero-Knowledge, PCP, Ellitpic Curve Theory, ... In any case the topic will try to dig deeper than what you expect in a standard course or seminar.
This semester, we'll continue with
- Thursday, 1500-1715, b-it 1.25
The seminar discusses subjects of current interest in computer security. Some of the lectures will be given by invited guests.