Course Prerequisites - No prerequisites required. 

Discover what this course is all about 

What you'll explore 

• Mathematical foundations for cryptographic algorithms and protocols used in courses like “Information Security” and “Network Security”
• Covers symmetric encryption schemes, block ciphers, modes of operation, public key encryption, and digital signatures
• Introduces cryptographic protocols for secure identification and basic secure computations
• Emphasizes “provable security” with clearly defined security properties and explicit assumptions
• Discusses limitations of provable security, including side-channel attacks on cryptographic schemes

Your key takeaways

Participants

• Understand and explain symmetric cryptography, including historic failures like the Enigma, modern block ciphers, modes of operation, hash functions, and message authentication codes.
• Understand and explain public key cryptography, including the Diffie Hellman Key Exchange, the RSA crypto system, digital signatures as well as the relevant security definitions IND-CPA and EUF-CMA.
• Understand and explain basic cryptographic protocols like identification schemes or simple zero-knowledge protocols.
• Understand and explain the methodology of provable security as well as the limits of this approach 

Taught by recognized experts in Applied Cryptography 

Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.

Who should attend 

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields:

• Software developers and engineers
  Developers building applications, platforms, or digital services who want to understand the cryptographic foundations behind secure communication, authentication, and data protection.

• Cybersecurity and information security professionals
  Security engineers, analysts, consultants, and IT security officers who work with encryption, secure protocols, digital signatures, and the assessment of security mechanisms.

• IT architects and system designers
  Architects and technical leads designing secure infrastructures, enterprise systems, cloud environments, or distributed applications where cryptographic methods are essential.

• Engineers in embedded systems and connected technologies
  Professionals working in areas such as automotive systems, IoT, telecommunications, or industrial automation who need to apply and evaluate cryptographic solutions in networked environments.

• Technical consultants and solution specialists
  Consultants and technology experts advising organizations on secure system design, security requirements, and the appropriate use of cryptographic techniques in practice.

• Project managers and technical decision-makers
  Managers responsible for software, IT, or digital innovation projects who need a solid understanding of cryptographic principles to make informed security-related decisions.

• Researchers and academics
  Researchers, PhD candidates, and academic staff in computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering, or information systems interested in modern cryptography and provable security.

• Professionals entering the field of IT security
  Individuals seeking a structured and academically grounded introduction to applied cryptography as a basis for further specialization in cybersecurity and secure systems.

Advance your career with KIT-level expertise 

Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.