Cryptography Resources
Cryptography fundamentals, public learning resources and education plans.
Introduction to cryptography
Cryptography applies mathematics to protect information. This resource centre brings together introductory concepts, public learning materials and the Association’s education plans for students, IT professionals and readers interested in cybersecurity.
Encryption, hashes and digital signatures
- Encryption: algorithms and keys protect data contents.
- Hashing: data is represented by a digest used in applications such as integrity checks.
- Digital signatures: help verify the signer and whether signed information has changed.
Read the NIST cryptography overview.
Post-quantum cryptography
Post-quantum cryptography develops methods intended to resist attacks by quantum computers, including key establishment and digital signatures. NIST’s introduction explains the background and applications.
NIST: What is post-quantum cryptography?
Public learning and research resources
These links lead to the original publishers. Refer to their websites for current material.
Knowledge sharing and education plans
The Hong Kong Cryptology Association focuses on cryptography, cybersecurity and digital asset security. Existing knowledge-sharing information introduces professional concepts and terminology through President Liu Jun.
The Association plans to collaborate with tertiary institutions on cryptography courses or incorporate cryptography into Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) training. This is a development plan. Course dates, syllabuses and registration arrangements will depend on future official announcements.
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