Cryptography, its applications, and a little bit of mischief
Is somebody reading your email?
Is somebody spying on you while you bank on-line?
How did Topher steal my Facebook password?
There are a few basic ideas about computer security that everyone should
know. We will learn about some simple methods of cryptography and
popular technologies that use these methods to protect you and your
information. We'll also cover some ways that people of questionable
moral character steal and abuse your information.