Cryptology and Data Security

11M2014

Master

German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

Digitized business processes are fundamentally dependent on the use of secure cryptographic procedures, such as TLS or digital signatures.

In addition to technical measures, operational data security depends in particular on the management of data and information security. Legal requirements (e.g. GDPR) must also be complied with.

After completing the module, students will know how cryptographic procedures work. They will be able to select suitable cryptographic procedures to ensure confidentiality, data integrity, authenticity and binding nature in application scenarios or process flows.

Students will be familiar with standardized procedures, approaches and legal requirements for implementing data security operationally, both from an organizational, procedural and technical perspective.

Cryptology

1.1 Brief review of necessary discrete mathematics

1.2 Block ciphers and their operating modes

1.3 Public key cryptosystems and key exchange procedures

1.4 Hash functions, message authentication codes and digital signatures

1.5 Post-quantum cryptography methods

Data security

1.1 Standards for information security management

1.2 Management processes and basic principles for data security

1.3 Legal requirements for data protection and data security

1.4 Fault-tolerant data storage and transmission

1.5 Error-detecting and error-correcting codes

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination or
• oral exam

Written or oral examination.

The form of examination is determined by the teacher.

Written examination: see the applicable study regulations

Oral examination: see the applicable study regulations

Knowledge of the basics of number theory (residue classes, extended Euclidean algorithm, Euler's theorem, Euler's phi function, Chinese remainder theorem, finite fields)

Students know the most important cryptological procedures including their areas of application. Students know standardized procedures, approaches and legal requirements for implementing data security from an organizational, procedural and technical perspective.

Students know how the most important cryptological procedures work, including the necessary mathematical principles. They will be able to assess the security and possible applications of the methods.

Students know the functions and limitations of cryptographic procedures as well as the functions of technical procedures for error detection and correction.

Students are able to select suitable cryptographic methods to ensure confidentiality, data integrity, authenticity and reliability in application scenarios or processes. 

• Scheerhorn, Alfred

• Scheerhorn, Alfred
• T?njes, Ralf
• Timmer, Gerald
• Roer, Peter