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About the Course

This course is a non-mathematical introduction to the role that cryptography plays in providing digital security for everyday applications such as the internet, mobile phones, wireless networks and cryptocurrency. In this introductory course you will develop an understanding of the functionality and purpose of the main cryptographic tools we use today. You will learn how to make decisions about which cryptographic tools are most appropriate to deploy in specific settings. You will also explore the wider infrastructure surrounding cryptography and how this impacts the overall security of systems deploying cryptography. Cryptography provides the core toolkit that underpins most digital security technologies. An understanding of what cryptography does, and its limitations, is critical to developing a wider appreciation of the security of everyday digital applications. Since cryptography provides tools for atomic security services such as confidentiality and data integrity, an appreciation of cryptography will also equips you with a fundamental understanding of what security means in cyberspace. Learning outcomes for the module. By the end of this module learners will be able to: 1. Explain the precise role that cryptography plays in the security of any digital system. 2. Appreciate the breadth of use of cryptography to support security of digital systems. 3. Identify core concepts and terminology concerning use of cryptography 4. Assess the points of vulnerability relating to cryptography in any digital system deploying it....

Top reviews

KK

May 15, 2023

Thank you so much during this 4 weeks, i gained more knowledges about cryptography in this course. This course really help me to learn in flexiblw time.

SS

Mar 8, 2023

This course is amazing and it is very helpful for me to improve my knowledge about cryptography and other security related concepts

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By Thomas G

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Sep 5, 2023

This course by Professor Keith Martin is a fast-paced introduction to the basics of cryptography and six important classes of applications.

Even though the course is aimed at beginners, it contains a lot of material (e.g., on mobile telephony) that will be of interest to advanced students as well.

What I appreciated most about the course was the broad perspective and the relaxed manner in which serious knowledge was taught.

By D. W

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Oct 8, 2023

Easy class if you do all the reading like you are supposed to do. Loved doing the RSA algorithm formulas, and the binary formula. Loved the explanation of how the 128-bit compares to the 56-bit. You gain a better understanding of how the math of encryption really works.

By KU N ' I B K K

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May 15, 2023

Thank you so much during this 4 weeks, i gained more knowledges about cryptography in this course. This course really help me to learn in flexiblw time.

By Saim s

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Mar 9, 2023

This course is amazing and it is very helpful for me to improve my knowledge about cryptography and other security related concepts

By Sneha D

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May 15, 2023

very useful and informative course.

By Zaul G

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Sep 3, 2023

Challenging and very enratainent.

By Selçuk Y

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Nov 7, 2023

very good education.

By Aman O

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Mar 18, 2023

perfect course

By K.RAVI K

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Nov 6, 2023

It is Good

By Raghavendra K Y

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May 16, 2024

excellent

By Carlos P

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Sep 29, 2023

OK

By Christian R

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Aug 17, 2024

Before you start this course, especially before you get to the final assignment, I recommend reading this review. I’ll get straight to the point and then provide more details. Let’s say the final assignment is something like this (just an example): Assignment: "Write a comparative analysis of Bert and Ernie and their adventures in the 1950s compared to their adventures today." When you go to "My Submission," you’ll need to add a project title and write your answer in the designated field. After you submit it, you confirm your submission, and that’s it, just like in other courses. Here’s the important part: Coursera automatically adds something at the top of your assignment after you submit it. They add: "Prompt Write a comparative analysis of Bert and Ernie and their adventures in the 1950s compared to their adventures today." This appears in gray, while your text is in black. You might wonder why this matters. In my case, three reviewers evaluated my assignment. One gave a standard review, one provided a detailed and positive critique with good suggestions, and the last one criticized my assignment for being AI-generated. Some comments were amusing, but I couldn’t understand why he thought it was AI-written. Then it clicked: he mentioned the word "Prompt" at the end of his comments, and I realized there might have been confusion because Coursera adds this word at the top of every assignment. The reviewer probably didn’t notice that his own assignment also had the word "Prompt" at the top and might have seen my assignment first. So, if you spend a lot of time on your assignment and then receive comments about AI because of this addition by Coursera, don’t worry. It’s likely just a misunderstanding. If needed, revise and resubmit your assignment, but don’t be surprised if this happens. It’s not a reflection on your work's quality, someone else simply didn’t pay enough attention to the details. I hope this helps you.

By Roman S

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Jun 8, 2023

Looks as completely useless. Took about 30% of it and didn't understand - is there any one else purpose of it but not the presentation of a pure wrote book? Very useless.