Overview

This subject provides a strong foundation for cryptography and coding, which are fundamental for mastering cybersecurity. Technical skills in mathematics will be developed, enabling the introduction of a range of common cryptographic techniques, including public and private key encryption, hashing, and cryptanalysis.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Subject coordinator

Santi Barrera Acevedo

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Explain basic mathematical principles and constructions underlying cryptographic methods and employ these to solve simple problems.
2.
Identify and summarise a range of cryptographic techniques, including private key systems such as AES (Advanced Encryption System), and public key systems such as RSA (Rivest, Shamir, Adleman).
3.
Identify and describe different contexts of application of cryptographic techniques in communication and cybersecurity, such as authentication and secure transmission.

Learning activities

Lectures and workshops