CMSC858T

Advanced Topics in Theory of Computing; Introduction to Secure Distributed Computation

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This course is an introduction to secure distributed computation (broadly construed), primarily intended for graduate students interested in research in this or related areas. Topics will include secure computation, oblivious RAM, differential privacy, SNARKs, and consensus/blockchain protocols. The course will emphasize definitions, foundations, and formal proofs of security, though no prior background in cryptography will be assumed.

Sister Courses: CMSC858A, CMSC858B, CMSC858C, CMSC858D, CMSC858E, CMSC858F, CMSC858G, CMSC858J, CMSC858K, CMSC858L, CMSC858M, CMSC858N, CMSC858O, CMSC858Q, CMSC858R, CMSC858V, CMSC858X, CMSC858Z

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Samir Khuller

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Dana Dachman-Soled

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Jonathan Katz

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