Overview
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Engage in an interactive public lecture on computer security and the future of the Internet. Explore key principles of information security through fun challenges and audience participation. Discover various methods used in computer security and learn why virtually every security method can be broken. Delve into topics such as Morse Code, Grid Code, Pigpen, VG Code, One-Time Pads, Code Squads, encoding systems, encryption standards, key lengths, and initialization vectors. Gain insights into the importance of secure, robust, and scalable information infrastructures in our increasingly interconnected world. Access additional resources, including slides and a dedicated website, to further enhance your understanding of codes and secrets in the digital age.
Syllabus
Introduction
Why do we need to understand this
Who are key stakeholders
Challenges
The Past
Morse Code
A Grid Code
Pigpen
VG Code
OneTime Pads
Code Squads
Humans and Computers
Encoding Systems
Hex
Base64
Encryption Standards
Key Length
Computers vs Computers
Initialisation Vector
Taught by
Bill Buchanan OBE