Privacy Enhancing Technologies (BSc.)

In this course, we’ll explore the tools and techniques that protect our privacy online, from encryption and secure messaging to combating censorship and tracking. Get ready to dive into the principles and practical applications that help keep our digital lives safe.

Credits: 5 ECTS
Term: Winter
Level: Fundamentals & Advanced
Type: Seminar
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Identification

We identify ourselves with the common goals and the values of the chair.

Future Orientation

Cryptography was always driven by the technological advancements and ever-growing necessities of its practical applications. This in turn drives us to develop novel cryptographic mechanisms.

Responsibility

We care about conducting high-quality research and make the newest results accessible to our students. The aim of our work is to shape the understanding of cryptography and to develop mechanism to enhance the security and privacy in practice.

Quality

Our aim is to conduct both research and teaching at the highest standards.

Cooperation

We ensure effective and successful collaboration with fellow colleagues, industry partners and students through our uncompromising values on honesty, reliability, and fairness. We uphold academic discipline with our punctuality and open communication, and thus our proficiency.