COMS 5530: Privacy Preserving Algorithms and Data Security
(Dual-listed with COMS 4530).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: COM S 3110; (STAT 3005 or STAT 3030 or STAT 3441 or STAT 3447)
Latest online threats on identity theft, fundamentals of privacy preserving algorithms, techniques, and mechanisms to minimize disclosure of sensitive information while maintaining availability. Theory and fundamentals underpinning measures to evaluate the privacy and availability of data; implementation and deployment of privacy-preserving data operations including pre- and post-randomization techniques, homomorphisms, and secure function evaluation protocols.
(Typically Offered: Spring)