[CNS 2026] Cryptography and Network Security
Graduate Seminar · CSIE 7190 · National Taiwan University
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Last updated on 2026/02/21.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I enroll?
A: We will announce HW0 during the very first class and distribute the enrollment code based on the HW0 score by the second class.
Q: Can I audit?
A: Yes, if you're an NTU, NTUST, or NTNU student. No, otherwise. Due to limited TA resources, we won't grade your homework. Please fill in the same form shown above.
Q: What are the prerequisites?
A: Having basic knowledge in discrete mathematics, programming, and networking is strongly recommended. You're also expected to comprehend research papers and conduct a research project.
Course Info
- Course number: CSIE 7190
- Location: R111
- Time: 14:20–17:20 (Tue.)
- Website: NTU COOL
Syllabus
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| Wk. | Date | Topic | Reading | HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 24 | Course Introduction [slides] | HW0 due on 02/28 23:59 | |
| 2 | Mar 03 | Security and Crypto Overview | #1 | Reading #1 = HW0 |
| 3 | Mar 10 | Randomness Generation, Cryptographic Hash Functions | #2 | HW1 out |
| 4 | Mar 17 | Symmetric Cryptography | #3 | |
| 5 | Mar 24 | Asymmetric Cryptography | #4 | |
| 6 | Mar 31 | Key Management | #5 | |
| 7 | Apr 07 | Project Overview | #6 | HW1 due; HW2 out |
| 8 | Apr 14 | Authentication | #7 | |
| 9 | Apr 21 | Anonymity and Privacy | #8 | |
| 10 | Apr 28 | Internet Insecurity | #9 | Proposal due |
| 11 | May 05 | TLS and MLS | #10 | HW2 due |
| 12 | May 12 | Exam | HW3 out | |
| 13 | May 19 | DDoS Attack and Defense | #11 | |
| 14 | May 26 | Advanced Topics | #12 | |
| 15 | Jun 02 | Group Presentation | ||
| 16 | Jun 09 | Group Presentation | HW3 due | |
| 17 | Jun 16 | No Class | Report due |
Teaching Team
Email: cns [at] csie.ntu.edu.tw
| TA | Office Hour | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 馮朗軒 (lead TA) | ||
| 張耕綸 | ||
| 劉仲楷 | ||
| 黃昱凱 | ||
| 詹文淵 | ||
| 羅翊庭 |