Unit details
SIT281 - Cryptography
| Offered at: | (B, G, X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 2 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | L Batten |
| Prerequisite: | SIT192 |
| Contact hours: | 3 x 1 hour lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour practical per week |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
The unit begins with a study of classical cryptosystems and the methods used to break them. The major currently used systems, DES, AES and RSA, are then introduced and examined from a design and security perspective. New applications are dealt with: digital signatures, secret-sharing schemes, digital cash and key establishment protocols.
Assessment
Two assignments (20% each) 40%, examination 60%. To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit students must achieve a mark of at least 40% in the examination.
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $2634 | $2681 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
