Cryptography and Hashing Fundamentals in Python and Java
Why take this course?
🌟 Unlock the Secrets of Cryptography and Hashing with Python & Java!
🚀 Course Title: Private and Public Key Cryptosystems, DES, AES, Cryptoanalysis, RSA, Elliptic Curve Cryptography and Hashing 🔒
🎉 Headline: Dive into the world of Cryptography and Hashing Fundamentals in Python and Java with expert instructor Holczer Balazs! Discover the art of encoding and decoding information securely, unravel the mysteries behind DES, AES, RSA, ECC, and much more. This course is your key to understanding both the theory and practical implementation of cryptographic algorithms and the science of hashing functions!
📚 Course Description: In this comprehensive course, you will embark on a journey through the fascinating realm of cryptography and hashing. You'll master the concepts in Python and Java, the two most popular programming languages for implementing these complex systems. From the foundational principles to the advanced techniques, each chapter is designed to provide a deep dive into both the theoretical background and the hands-on coding skills necessary to work with private key (symmetric) and public key (asymmetric) cryptosystems.
🔑 Chapter Overview:
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Cryptography Fundamentals 🏗️
- What is the aim of cryptography?
- Introduction to private key and public key cryptosystems.
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Caesar Cipher 📜
- Unraveling the Caesar cipher theory and its implementation.
- Exploring frequency analysis and language detection techniques.
- Learning how to crack the Caesar cipher and understanding its vulnerabilities.
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Vigenère Cipher ⚔️
- Delving into Vigenère cipher theory and practice.
- Applying Kasiski-algorithm to break Vigenère ciphers.
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One Time Pad (Vernam Cipher) 🎲
- Exploring randomness in encryption with the one time pad.
- Implementing the XOR logical operator for secure communication.
- Discussing the reasons behind Vernam cipher's unbreakability and Shannon's secrecy theory.
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Data Encryption Standard (DES) 🗝️
- Diving into DES theory and practical implementation.
- Learning about cryptoanalysis techniques like linear and differential cryptanalysis.
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Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 🔑
- A closer look at AES and its design principles.
- Understanding the concepts of confusion and diffusion.
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Asymmetric Cryptosystems ✨
- Addressing the limitations of private key cryptosystems.
- Introduction to asymmetric encryption with a focus on randomness and prime numbers.
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Modular Arithmetic ✖️
- Mastering the basics of modular arithmetic.
- Finding efficient algorithms for generating and testing prime numbers.
- Exploring the integer factorization problem and the discrete logarithm problem.
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Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange 🤝
- Understanding the Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm.
- Examining the role of prime numbers and primitive roots in the process.
- Discussing potential attacks like the man-in-the-middle attack.
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RSA Algorithm 🏰
- Decoding the RSA encryption algorithm.
- Addressing the modular inverse problem and its significance.
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Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) 🧮
- Investigating ECC theory and its implementation in practice.
- Discovering why ECC is particularly useful for Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
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Cryptographic Hashing ⚫️
- Exploring the concept of hashing in cryptography.
- Identifying the properties that make a good hash function.
- Analyzing MD5 and SHA algorithms, including the birthday paradox.
🎓 Join Us on This Adventure in Cryptography!
Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to the field of cryptography, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to confidently tackle complex encryption challenges. With Python and Java as your tools, you'll gain a deep understanding of the algorithms that keep our digital communications secure.
Let's embark on this transformative learning journey together! Enroll now and start mastering the art of cryptography and hashing with Python and Java. Your adventure into the world of code-breaking and secure information systems awaits! 🌐💪
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