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Basics of finite fields. Private and Public key cryptography, existing cryptosystems and their security. Cryptanalysis of existing systems. Zero knowledge protocols, One way functions. Advanced protocols for different applications, e.g. echeque, ecash etc. Network and System level security issues. 

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