CSCI 107 — Encryption 2 and more

The mathematics of RSA

• According to Wikipedia
  • RSA algorithm
  • Fermat’s little theorem
• According to YouTube
  • RSA Cipher Explained
  • Encryption and HUGE numbers - Numberphile
  • How the RSA algorithm works, including how to select d, e, n, p, q, and φ (phi)

Public key infrastructure

• Believing the keys
  • Public key infrastructure
  • Web of trust
• Certificate authorities
  • Mozilla Inclusive CA Certification List
• How SSL works tutorial - with HTTPS example or SSL TLS HTTPS process explained in 7 minutes
• Viewing certificates in your browser
• Authentication vs Encryption

Files and directories

If Oxford can copy Idaho State’s tutorials on Unix files and directories, we can use it in CSCI 107. Let’s try out the commands in Working with Files and Directories.

Return to GPG

Since a lot of people didn’t sign their messages, I am adding a 5-point Homework 5 where you need to send a signed and encrypted messsage.

Programming!

It’s time for Unit 2 Lab 2 of Snap!. Be sure to publish at least two of your SpringChase, SpringOrbit, and SpringChase2 projects so that you can upload them for Homework 6