CRYPTOLOGY TRAINING SESSION 1

*Will be taught in English

Introduction to Cryptology

This training session will provide a general overview of cryptology and introduce fundamental algorithms and modes.

Skills that will be trained / output:

• Basic understanding of cryptology including the difference between ciphers and codes
• Basic understanding of the relative importance of cryptographic algorithms, modes and keys
• Hands-on experience with encryption/decryption of messages using common cryptographic algorithms and modes
• Hands-on experience with validating file fingerprints (using cryptographic hash functions) and digital signatures

Level of expertise needed to attend:

• This session requires no prior knowledge about cryptology or about cryptographic algorithms, modes and protocols.
• Participants are expected to be confident computer users.

Underviser:

Tomasso Ricci