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Explore advanced cryptography concepts with MIT's free course on interactive proofs, protocols, and zero-knowledge proofs in Cyber Security.
Delve deep into the advanced concepts of cryptography with the free online course Advanced Topics in Cryptography by MIT. This course is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Information Technology, specifically within the Cyber Security subcategory. The comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip learners with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in cryptography.
The course begins with an exploration of Interactive Proofs and the Sum-Check Protocol, divided into two parts, offering a foundational understanding of the protocols. Moving forward, participants will engage with the nuances of Doubly Efficient Interactive Proofs, further divided into two sessions for a thorough comprehension.
Continuing the journey, you'll explore the GKR Protocol's continuation and its various corollaries, providing insights into its application and significance. The progression includes an in-depth look at PCP via GKR and interactive arguments, segmented into two parts to enhance learning and absorption of complex concepts. Further enriching the curriculum, the Kilian-Micali Protocol is discussed in two parts, shedding light on its structures and principles.
An exciting component of the course is the exploration of the Fiat-Shamir Paradigm and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, a critical area in cryptography. This section is presented in two parts, followed by an analysis of the soundness of the Fiat-Shamir Paradigm in the standard model, also split into two engaging lectures.
The latter part of the course offers intriguing insights into Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments for Batch NP (BARGs) from LWE, focusing on their practical implications. Lastly, the course concludes with a compelling discussion on how BARGs imply SNARGs and their connection to non-signaling PCPs, covering these intricate topics over two parts.
This course is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts eager to grasp advanced cryptography concepts. It promises to deliver not only theoretical knowledge but also practical insights crucial for understanding and implementing modern cryptographic techniques.
Embark on this educational journey to broaden your understanding and capabilities in the rapidly evolving field of cryptography.
Video class: Lecture 1: Interactive Proofs and the Sum-Check Protocol, Part 1
1h31m
Video class: Lecture 1: Interactive Proofs and the Sum-Check Protocol, Part 2
1h06m
Video class: Lecture 2: Doubly Efficient Interactive Proofs, Part 1
1h53m
Video class: Lecture 2: Doubly Efficient Interactive Proofs, Part 2
0h42m
Video class: Lecture 3: Continuation of the GKR Protocol and Corollaries
1h21m
Video class: Lecture 4: PCP via GKR and Interactive Arguments, Part 1
1h29m
Video class: Lecture 4: PCP via GKR and Interactive Arguments, Part 2
1h10m
Video class: Lecture 5: The Kilian-Micali Protocol, Part 1
1h44m
Video class: Lecture 5: The Kilian-Micali Protocol, Part 2
0h56m
Video class: Lecture 6: Fiat-Shamir Paradigm and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Part 1
1h32m
Video class: Lecture 6: Fiat-Shamir Paradigm and Zero-Knowledge Proofs, Part 2
1h08m
Video class: Lecture 7: Soundness of the Fiat-Shamir Paradigm in the Standard Model, Part 1
1h33m
Video class: Lecture 7: Soundness of the Fiat-Shamir Paradigm in the Standard Model, Part 2
1h04m
Video class: Lecture 8: Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments for Batch NP (BARGs) from LWE, Part 1
1h21m
Video class: Lecture 8: Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments for Batch NP (BARGs) from LWE, Part 2
1h14m
Video class: Lecture 9: BARGs Implies SNARGs and Connection to Non-Signaling PCPs, Part 1
1h27m
Video class: Lecture 9: BARGs Implies SNARGs and Connection to Non-Signaling PCPs, Part 2
1h14m
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