Security+: Cryptography
Product Code: SCRT07 Time: 2 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

Outline:

  • 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

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam SY0-101, or anyone who is interested in learning network and security basics.

Prerequisites:

Security+: Exam BasicsSecurity+: General Security ConceptsSecurity+: Remote Access and Wireless LANsSecurity+: E-Mail, Internet, and File SecuritySecurity+: Infrastructure SecuritySecurity+: Security Baselines

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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