This course will introduce you to the foundations of modern cryptography, with an eye toward practical applications.
Cryptography
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UA
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2020
I love the course material and the professor's way of teaching. This course is very detailed and one of the hardest course I ever took on Coursera.
AJ
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2020
It is a delightful experience to take this course. I could really understand the insights of Cryptography in a better manner.
LY
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2016
Wonderful and well organized course, it is really recommended to take it for those who are interested, which will definitely provide you with really understanding of cryptography!
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