Total Time: 2 hour(s)

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

Ojectives: 
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: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, 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.