Overview
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 encoding techniques, cryptography, frequency analysis, one-time pads, and encryption standards. 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 expand your understanding of codes and secrets in the digital age.
Syllabus
Intro
Why
Who
Challenges
Humans vs Humans
Quilt cords
Encoder
Morse Code
Polybius
Pigpen
ADFG
Accord
Caesar
Frequency Analysis
Running the Problem
OneTime Pads
Code Squad
Hexadecimal
Exclusive
Challenge
Encryption
Computers vs Computers
Encryption Standards
Taught by
Bill Buchanan OBE