Mathematics and Cryptography: A Marriage of Convenience?

Alice Silverberg

Paper 2020/429

Mathematics and Cryptography: A Marriage of Convenience?

Alice Silverberg

Abstract

Mathematics and cryptography have a long history together, with the ups and downs inherent in any long relationship. Whether it is a marriage of convenience or a love match, their progeny have lives of their own and have had an impact on the world. This invited lecture will briefly recall some high points from the past, give speculation and encouragement for the future of this marriage, and give counseling on how to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and play well together, based on personal experience and lessons learned.

Note: Invited Talk, Eurocrypt 2020.

Metadata

Available format(s): PDF
Category: Public-key cryptography
Publication info: Published by the IACR in EUROCRYPT 2020
Keywords: mathematics of cryptography
Contact author(s): asilverb @ uci edu
History: 2020-04-15: received
Short URL: https://ia.cr/2020/429
License: CC BY

BibTeX

@misc{cryptoeprint:2020/429,
      author = {Alice Silverberg},
      title = {Mathematics and Cryptography: A Marriage of Convenience?},
      howpublished = {Cryptology ePrint Archive, Paper 2020/429},
      year = {2020},
      note = {\url{https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/429}},
      url = {https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/429}
}