Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides a detailed introduction to the encryption process for e-mail and other Internet applications, including the interaction of symmetric, asymmetric (public key), and hash encryption, SSL, and S-HTTP. It also provides an introduction to security attacks and how they can be prevented.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Explain the e-mail encryption process and its components
Explain the differences between SSL and S-HTTP
Use common applications to encrypt messages and files
List and describe the categories of security attack: brute force/dictionary, buffer overflow, Trojan, DOS/DDOS, and man in the middle
List methods of preventing each type of attack

Topics: 
Applied encryption
Symmetric-key encryption
Asymmetric encryption
Applied packet-filtering
E-mail encryption applications
File and Web encryption applications
Brute force and dictionary attacks
System bugs, back doors, and Trojans
Social engineering and non-direct attacks

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.