Lecture 10: Unlocking the Secrets of Cryptography 🔐 | MIT 6.1200J Mathematics for Computer Science

Dive into Lecture 10 of MIT's Mathematics for Computer Science course to explore the fundamentals of cryptography. Perfect for anyone interested in understanding how secure communication works!

Lecture 10: Unlocking the Secrets of Cryptography 🔐 | MIT 6.1200J Mathematics for Computer Science
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Lecture 10: Unlocking the Secrets of Cryptography 🔐 | MIT 6.1200J Mathematics for Computer Science

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MIT 6.1200J Mathematics for Computer Science, Spring 2024
Instructor: Brynmor Chapman

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You’ve seen a couple of lectures on basic number theory now. Why was it in 6.1200? Today we will see how GCDs and modular arithmetic are extremely important for computer security!

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