Information and Communication Technology - Cryptography

Overview

The  Information and Communication Technology - Cryptography course at University of Turku focuses on cryptography research. The goal of this specialization is to educate future experts with a strong and broad knowledge of mathematical aspects of cryptography and data security to the field of research and ICT sector. 

In the Cryptography major modern symmetric and asymmetric cryptography algorithms and protocols are studied and analysed from the mathematical point of view.

The Cryptography major subject offers a solid background on classical and modern aspects of mathematical cryptography.

A deep understanding is developed on modern symmetric and asymmetric cryptosystems. Students are provided with a strong academic education to proceed in the post-graduate studies as well as to work as a cyber security expert in the IT sector.

Career Options

In the Cryptography major modern symmetric and asymmetric cryptography algorithms and protocols are studied and analysed from the mathematical point of view. The students learn to assess the strengths and weaknesses of cryptographic solutions based on a deep understanding of the underlying theory. 

The students also gain the ability to pursue applying cryptographic algorithms and protocols for real-life environments. The topic is approached in a multi-disciplinary fashion with obligatory studies also on security of networked systems and management aspects of information security.