Applied & Post-Quantum Cryptography
Christof PaarChristof Paar's cryptography lectures covering hash-based post-quantum signatures, Merkle signature schemes, message authentication codes (MAC/HMAC), symmetric key establishment with Kerberos, and PKI certificates.
Syllabus
5Introduction to Hash-based Post-quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Professor Christof Paar introduces the foundational concepts and constructs of hash-based post-quantum cryptography, detailing its principles and security implications for future cryptographic systems.
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Merkle Signature Schemes
An in-depth lecture on Post-Quantum Cryptography, focusing on the Merkle Signature Scheme (MSS) as a stateless hash-based signature approach, from a leading university program in cybersecurity.
Message Authentication Codes (MAC) and HMAC
Explore the principles and practical applications of Message Authentication Codes (MACs) and Hash-based Message Authentication Codes (HMACs) in securing data integrity within cryptographic systems.
Symmetric Key Establishment and Kerberos Protocol
An examination of symmetric key establishment techniques, culminating in a detailed analysis of the Kerberos protocol for secure network authentication.
Man-in-the-Middle Attacks, Certificates, and PKI
This lecture delves into the vulnerabilities of Man-in-the-Middle attacks, the critical role of digital certificates, and the infrastructure of Public Key Infrastructures (PKI) in modern cryptography.