Cryptography and Security (COMP90043) // Further information

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    LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

    Each week there will be student centred activities planned within two lectures and a workshop. In workshops, tutorial questions illustrating the main concepts taught in the lectures will be discussed.

     

    INDICATIVE KEY LEARNING RESOURCES

    Students will have access to lecture notes and lecture slides. The subject LMS site also contains links to recommended textbook and resources on security and cryptography.

     

    CAREERS / INDUSTRY LINKS

    The concepts of security, trust and privacy are very much essential in a range of disciplines in computing and software engineering. This knowledge and skills learned in the subject also forms a basis of many professional careers such as practicing engineers, consultants and Information Technology specialists. Guest lectures by experts from Industry on specific topics from network security and cryptography will be organized.

     

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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

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  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 27 February 2025