5CM512 — Communication and Security Protocols
Cryptographic fundamentals, security protocols, and hands-on protocol analysis.
Instructor: Ioannis Tsioulis
Term: Level 5 (UG)
Location: Mediterranean College, Athens
Overview
This module covers the theoretical foundations and practical application of cryptographic protocols and network security mechanisms. Topics span classical and modern cryptography, public-key systems, digital signatures, public key infrastructure, and the analysis of real-world security protocols.
Topics
- Symmetric encryption and classical ciphers
- Asymmetric (public-key) cryptography
- Hash functions and digital signatures
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and certificate management
- Network protocol analysis
- Vulnerability assessment of security protocols
- Secure communication standards