Cryptography and Encryption Training

Cryptography and encryption are essential components of modern computer security. Cryptography is the science of secure communication in the presence of third parties, while encryption is the process of converting plaintext (readable text) into ciphertext (encoded text) using an algorithm and a key. This training will cover the basics of cryptography and encryption, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, and key management.

Course Key Learnings:

Module 3: Asymmetric Encryption

• Definition and types
• Key generation and management
• Encryption and decryption process (public key and private key pairs)

Module4: Hashing and Message Digest 

• Definition and types
• Hashing algorithms (SHA-1, SHA-256, SHA-512)
• Hashing process – Applications (data integrity, password storage)
• Strengths and weaknesses

Module5: Key Management

• Key generation and distribution
• Key storage and protection
• Key revocation and rotation
• Key management best practices – Common key management standards (PKCS#1, PKCS#8, PKCS#12)

Module 6: Cryptographic Protocols

• Definition and types
• Common cryptographic protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, IPsec)
• Implementation and configuration best practices and common pitfalls and attacks (man-in-the-middle attacks, replay attacks, etc.)

Module7:Symmetric Key Cryptography

• Introduction to Symmetric Key Cryptography
• Common Symmetric Encryption Algorithms
• Symmetric Encryption for Bulk Data Transfer
• Symmetric Encryption for Secure Data Storage

Module8: Public Key Cryptography:

• Introduction to Public Key Cryptography
• “Hard” Problems in Public Key Cryptograph
• Common Asymmetric Encryption Algorithm
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Asymmetric Cryptography for Key Sharing

Module9:Advanced Cryptographic Concepts

• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• Zero-Knowledge Proof
• Ring Signature
• Post-Quantum Cryptograph
• Homomorphic Encryption

Who this course is for:

• Anyone who wants to master encryption and cryptography will find this course very useful