Brief Introduction
Explore how code breakers and spies influenced cryptography and investigate the role it plays in modern secure communication.Course Summary
Learn the principles and techniques of cryptography and how it's used to secure data in the digital world with this free online course.Key Learning Points
- Understand the history and evolution of cryptography
- Learn about symmetric and asymmetric encryption
- Explore common cryptographic protocols and applications
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fundamental principles of cryptography
- Learn how to apply cryptographic techniques to protect data
- Explore the use of cryptography in real-world scenarios
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of computer networks and security
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Network Security and Cryptography
- Applied Cryptography
Related Education Paths
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- CompTIA Security+
Notable People in This Field
- Bruce Schneier
- Whitfield Diffie
Related Books
Requirements
- The Institute of Coding supported the development of this course in response to consultation with industry representatives from the healthcare, manufacturing and automotive sectors. This course is for people who want to understand more about the way cryptography keeps our communications safe, either out of curiosity or to prepare for advanced study of the topic. Please note that the individuals detailed in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below, are current staff members and may be subject to change.
Knowledge
- The mathematical concepts underpinning cryptographyClassical cryptography and historical ciphersThe basics of cryptanalysisRandom number generationHashing
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the secrets of encryption with the Cryptography course on FutureLearn. Students loved the engaging content and practical application of the material, which covered a range of topics from symmetric and asymmetric key encryption to digital signatures and more.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging content and practical application of materialPros from User Reviews
- Well-structured course material
- Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
- Practical application of concepts
- Great pacing and balance of difficulty
- Interactive exercises and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Some of the coding exercises could be more challenging
- Not enough depth on certain topics
- No certificate of completion for free version
- Limited interaction with other students
- Some technical issues with the platform
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