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CS 858Advanced Topics in Cryptography, Security and Privacy

Units
0.50
Level
Graduate
Faculty
Mathematics
Subject
Computer Science

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 6 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Consult the schedule of classes for specific topics being offered.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
SEM 001893215 / 24TTh 10:00–11:20

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
SEM 00164590 / 24Online or by arrangement

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

3 posts and comments in 3 threads mention CS 858, August 2013 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2017

Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments

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Winter 2017

Best Professor at UW? 24 points, 78 comments

“I really liked Jonathan Witt, his evolution course was fantastic. Any others to look out for?”

u/_sudonano: “… Man I loved his CS858 classes. And he leads some pretty insightful discussions when we are discussing papers. If anyone is looking to do a crypto course and see Hengartner on the list, take it. You won't regret. …”

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Spring 2013

Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026

Calendar versions

Graduate Calendar

Older Graduate Calendars

In 39 terms, Fall 2007 to Winter 2024