- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course teaches students the art and science of securing data in the presence of an adversary, namely cryptography. The course begins with the mathematical foundations of cryptography, including pseudo-random number generation, and hence proceeds with a coverage of secret key algorithms and public key algorithms. The students learn the principles of operation of such cryptographic techniques, along with representative algorithms from both fields. The students also learn attack techniques that apply to secret key algorithms and public key algorithms. The course teaches students the design and use of stream ciphers as well. The students learn various schemes to securely manage and exchange cryptographic keys. The students also learn applications of one-way functions to compute and verify hashes and digital signatures. The course also teaches students the principal identification schemes currently in use. Throughout the course, the students also learn the use of various cryptographic tools.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 7511
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$927.92
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the mathematical foundations of cryptography.
- Analyze pseudo-random number generators.
- Outline, design, use, and cryptanalyze a symmetric cryptographic algorithm.
- Outline, design, use, and cryptanalyze an asymmetric cryptographic algorithm.
- Discuss the inner workings of a stream cipher.
- Justify and implement key management schemes.
- Justify and implement key exchange algorithms.
- Calculate and verify hashes and digital signatures.
- Apply identification schemes.
- Apply identification schemes.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Cryptography (FSCT 8581) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 8581 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 41927
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 08 Loading
- CRN 41927
- $927.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 08 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE12 Rm. 323 |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
D'Arcy Smith
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- NO CLASSES: Oct 13th (Thanksgiving). There is no required textbook. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.