CompTIA Security+: Cryptography
Product Code: SCRT07 Time: 2 Hour(s) CEUs: .20

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:

CompTIA Security+: Exam BasicsCompTIA Security+: General Security ConceptsCompTIA Security+: Remote Access and Wireless LANsCompTIA Security+: E-Mail, Internet, and File SecurityCompTIA Security+: Infrastructure SecurityCompTIA Security+: Security Baselines

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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  • Microsoft® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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