Keeping Secrets - Cryptography in a Connected World

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of cryptography in this 86-minute conference talk from the World Science Festival. Delve into the history and evolution of secret communication methods, from Julius Caesar's reign to modern digital encryption. Learn about the intricate workings of the Enigma machine, understand the differences between cryptography and encryption, and discover the principles of public and private key systems. Examine the challenges of cybersecurity in our increasingly connected world, including the role of the NSA, the vulnerabilities of various systems, and the techniques used to break codes. Discuss the implications of cloud computing on data protection and debate the feasibility and security concerns of online voting. Gain insights from experts in the field as they explore how cryptography shapes our privacy and security in the digital age.

Syllabus

Cryptography In A Connected World
Josh Zepps Introduction
Participant Introductions
What is the history of Cryptography?
What's the difference between Cryptography and Encryption?
How the enigma machine works.
You’re Only as Secure as Your Weakest Link
Public key and private key encryption example.
What is the distinction between hacking and cryptanalysis?
The NSA and what they are looking for?
How do we establish cyber security?
How do systems get broken into?
How do you break a code?
Public key and the key distribution problem.
Codes will need to be tough due to mathematicians getting better.
The cloud and how we protect it.
In a world that is increasingly networked, How do we protect ourselves?
Online voting ... When and how?