Advance Crypto Course (ACC)

This three-day advanced cryptography/math course is designed as a follow-on to the basic crypto course. The advanced course is intended to provide an in-depth understanding of more advanced topics in cryptology. The basics of Quantum Computing are discussed, followed by a quick review of modular math and an in-depth discussion of the basic mathematical foundations of elliptic curve cryptography. The interim Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite is covered, as well as certain other NIST Standards. Algorithm descriptions are given and basic motivation for their use is provided. At the heart of all cryptographic algorithms is a secret key — entropy, key strength, and random number generation are discussed extensively. A module on side channel topics, including a case study, is included followed by additional topics, including Shor's Algorithm in Quantum Computing. Class sizes are limited to 12 students.

Objectives

Students who complete this course will have a higher knowledge of AT crypto techniques.

Target Audience

This course is designed for AT Community engineers who need an in-depth knowledge of AT Cryptography. Attendance will be on a strict Need-To-Know basis.

Prerequisites

• Valid Need to Know
• Completion of the AT Basic Crypto Course (highly recommended)

Credit

The Advanced Crypto Course will count towards 16 hours of APDP continuing education credits.