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CS 556 — Advanced Topics in Cryptography
(dt. Fortgeschrittene Themen der Kryptographie)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, depends on importing study program
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
180 hours (60 h attendance, 120 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Oral examination (individual examination) or written examination
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Computer Science.
Origin M.Sc. Computer Science
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular (Wintersemester)
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Elmar Tischhauser

Contents

In-depth study of the essential concepts and methods of cryptography, especially encryption, authentication, design and analysis of symmetric algorithms, elliptic curves, post-quantum cryptography, cryptographic protocols. Introduction to current research topics in the field of cryptography.

Understanding and application of the concepts presented in the lecture will be practiced hands-on during the tutorial as well as an integrated crypto lab.


Qualification Goals

Translation is missing, sorry. German original:

Die Studierenden

  • können weiterführende Grundprinzipien und komplexere Methoden der Kryptografie erläutern, die für eine Bewertung kryptografischer Sicherheit und deren Anwendung im Gebiet der IT-Sicherheit erforderlich sind,
  • können Entwurfs- und Analyseprinzipien für kryptografische Verfahren erklären,
  • können über aktuelle Forschungsfragen aus dem Bereich der Kryptographie berichten

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: Introduction to Cryptography and its Applications or IT-Security.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Data Science
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Business Informatics

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module can be attended in the study area Compulsory Elective Modules in Computer Science.

The module can also be used in other study programs (export module).

The module is assigned to Theoretical Computer Science. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Lars R. Knudsen, Matthew Robshaw: The Block Cipher Companion. Information Security and Cryptography, Springer 2011
  • Joan Daemen, Vincent Rijmen: The Design of Rijndael - The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Second Edition. Information Security and Cryptography, Springer 2020
  • Jonathan Katz, Yehuda Lindell: Introduction to Modern Cryptography, Second Edition. CRC Press 2014



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

  • Winter 2016/17 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2018 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2018/19 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2019/20 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2020/21 (no corresponding element)
  • Summer 2021 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2021/22 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2022/23 (no corresponding element)
  • Winter 2023/24
  • Winter 2025/26

The module guide contains all modules, independent of the current event offer. Please compare the current course catalogue in Marvin.

The information in this online module guide was created automatically. Legally binding is only the information in the examination regulations (Prüfungsordnung). If you notice any discrepancies or errors, we would be grateful for any advice.