Linear Layers in Cryptography - Session from Fast Software Encryption 2023

Dive into the intricacies of linear layers in cryptography with this comprehensive session from Fast Software Encryption 2023. Explore field structures, linear layer concepts, and cost-effective matrix techniques while gaining insights into elementary matrices and their decompositions. Learn about evolutionary matrices and engage in a Q&A session to deepen your understanding of these crucial cryptographic elements.

Introduction
Field Structure
Linear Layer
Questions
Outline
Notation
Cost of matrices
Elementary matrices
Decompositions
Main Ideas
Evolutionary matrices