Overview

The learning objective of this lab is for students to get familiar with the concepts in the secret-key encryption. After finishing the lab, students should be able to gain a first-hand experience on encryption algorithms, encryption modes, paddings, and initial vector (IV). Moreover, students will be able to use tools and write programs to encrypt/decrypt messages.

Tasks (PDF)

• VM version: This lab has been tested on our SEED Ubuntu-20.04 VM
• Lab setup files: DO NOT unzip the file in a shared folder, as that would cause problems. Copy the zip file to another folder inside the VM, and then use the unzip command to unpack.
  • Labsetup.zip
  • Labsetup-arm.zip (for Apple Silicon machines)
• Manual:: Docker manual

Time (Suggested)

• Supervised (closely-guided lab session): 2 hours
• Unsupervised (take-home project): 1 week

SEED Videos

• Udemy: Cryptography: A Hands-on Approach (§ 2)

SEED Books (English)

• Computer & Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach, 3rd edition (§ 24)
• Computer Security: A Hands-on Approach, 3rd edition (§ 19)
• Internet Security: A Hands-on Approach, 3rd edition (§ 15)

Additional Reading

• Sample code (encryption).

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