Special Topics in Theory: Cryptography
Course Number: 15-859
Department: Computer Science Department
Location: Pittsburgh
Units: 12
Semester Offered: Spring
Special Topics in Theory: Cryptography
Course Number: 15-859
Department: Computer Science Department
Location: Pittsburgh
Units: 12
Semester Offered: Spring
This course is geared to cover advanced topics in cryptography. The course will have a theory focus and cover trending topics in cryptography (that might change depending on the year). The course is meant for students who are either already doing research in cryptography or considering research in the area. In the Spring 2025, we will cover advanced topics such as homomorphic crypto-systems, multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs and obfuscation.
Home department
Computer Science Department
Background required
No prerequisites
Faculty and instructors who have taught this course in the past
Aayush Jain