Available in 2024
Course code

COMP3260

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course deals with topics in cryptography and data security. Students learn fundamental technical tools for cryptography and data security, as well as how to combine the tools to support various security requirements in computerised data processing, data storing and communication.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Break classical ciphers

2. Apply number and information theories to modern cryptography

3. Analyse and evaluate modern cryptographic systems

4. Implement a modern cryptosystem

5. Assess privacy in data publishing


Content

1. Information and number theory, finite fields

2. Classical cryptography

3. Contemporary symmetric cyphers

4. Public key cryptography

5. Key management

6. Authentication and digital signatures

7. Privacy and Privacy Enhancing Technologies


Assumed knowledge

SENG1110SENG1120MATH1510 or equivalent


Assessment items

In Term Test: Mid-term test 1

In Term Test: Mid-term test 2

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Written Assignment: Assignment 2

Quiz: Weekly quizzes

Formal Examination: Final examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 40% - Must obtain 40% in this assessment item to pass the course.


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline