COSC 724 - Post Quantum Cryptography

3 Credits

The course studies the foundations of quantum computing and the important role of quantum computers in cryptography. It covers the post quantum cryptography algorithms, speedups offered by quantum algorithms, attacks on cryptography using quantum computers, design of cryptosystems resilient to quantum attacks and cryptographic protocols using quantum physics, such as quantum key distribution, quantum money, and next generation quantum Internet.

Prerequisite(s) COSC 586
Offered (FALL or SPRING)