Security+ Series: Cryptography
Product Code: scrt07 Time: 2.0 hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course provides an overview of cryptography basics, symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography, and digital certificates. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), trust models, and key management are also covered.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric key cryptography
  • Explain the attributes and capabilities of digital certificates
  • Identify the basic components of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • List the various phases of the certificate lifecycle and the associated key management functions


Topics:

  • Concepts of using cryptography
  • Cryptography basics
  • Encryption, decryption, and the cryptosystem
  • Symmetric key cryptography
  • Asymmetric key cryptography
  • Message authentication
  • Digital certificates
  • PKI components
  • Trust models and key management
  • Key management and certificate lifecycle

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 800 x 600 minimum screen resolution. Windows 98, NT, 2000, or XP. 56K minimum connection speed, broadband (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Flash Player 7.0 or higher required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape, Firefox and AOL browsers not supported.

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