Our regular Crypto Café seminars take place every other Thursday,10 am-10:50 am during the semester. We invite local and international experts on topics in Mathematics and Computer Science related to Cryptography and Information Security.
Come and join us for freshly brewed coffee and interesting conversations on the most exciting topics in cryptography.
Where: SE-43 (Charles E. Schmidt College of Science) - Room 215 and via Zoom
You can catch up on any missed meetings by following the below link:
Fall, 2024 Crypto Cafe Schedule:
October 3, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
Speaker: Dr. Veronika Kuchta, Assistant Professor, Florida Atlantic University FLYER
Title: Proximity gaps for Reed-Solomon Codes and their Application in Interactive Oracle Proofs of Proximity and ZK-SNARKs
Abstract: Reed-Solomon codes have long been a fundamental tool of error correction and data integrity, but their applications extend far beyond traditional coding theory. In this talk, I will explore the concept of proximity gaps within Reed-Solomon codes—specific measures of how far a received word is from the closest codeword—and their critical role in the design and analysis of advanced cryptographic protocols, such as Zero-Knowledge Succinct Non-Interactive Arguments of Knowledge (ZK-SNARKs) and Interactive Oracle Proofs of Proximity (IOPPs).
October 17, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
Speaker: Ruslan Ospanov, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan FLYER
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October 31, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
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November 14, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
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December 5, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
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September 19, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
Speaker: Dr. Shi Bai, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University FLYER
Title: Lattice-based Cryptography: Construction and Analysis
Abstract: Lattice-based Cryptography holds a great promise for post-quantum cryptography. It enjoys strong security based on the so-called worst-case to average-case redution; relatively efficient implementations, as well as algorithmic simplicity. In this talk, we will discuss a post-quantum scheme based on lattice; and several algorithms for evaluating the security of average-case/worst-case problems in lattice-based cryptography.
September 5, 2024, 10:00 am +Zoom (click here)
Speaker: Dr. Edoardo Persichetti, Associate Professor, Florida Atlantic University FLYER
Title: A Brief Introduction to Code-Based Cryptography
Abstract: Code-based cryptographic primitives are among the main solutions for Post-Quantum Cryptography, the area of study in charge of protecting our information and communication in the presence of quantum adversaries. In this talk, I will briefly walk through the history of this field, highlighting the main constructions, modern approaches, and recent developments. Everyone welcome!
