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University Catalog 2026-2027 
    
University Catalog 2026-2027

CIS 4253: Principles of Cryptography

3 Semester Credit Hours . 0-3-3 Prerequisite CIS 4213  or consent of instructor. This course examines basic cryptography principles and specific mechanisms including encryption, hashes, message authentication codes, digital signatures, digital certificates and network defense.