Schedule
This schedule is subject to change. Assignments may be changed
up until the one week before the due-date. Seriously, don't get too far ahead because the schedule WILL be adjusted.
Week 1
Week 2
January 20
Block Cipher Modes, Authenticated Encryption Modes, and Padding
Week 3
January 23
Cryptographic Hash Functions
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
February 13
Public Key Infrastructure and Certificates
February 15
Public Key Infrastructure and Certificates
Week 7
February 20
HOLIDAY -- Presidents Day
February 24
No class -- take the midterm
Assignments
Due: Midterm will be live February 23 and February 24 on Learning Suite
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
March 24
Encryption Backdoor Debate -- Read in advance and come to class with 3 to 5 points in favor or against government surveillance of encrypted traffic that you found compelling
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
April 12
Penetration Testing cont...
Week 15
April 17
Secure Authentication (My research area)