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Course Summary

This course will teach you the basics of cryptography and its various applications in securing communications and data. You'll learn about encryption methods, digital signatures, and how to use cryptographic tools to protect sensitive information.

Key Learning Points

Gain a solid foundation in cryptography principles and techniques
Explore real-world applications of cryptography in secure communication and data protection
Learn how to use cryptographic tools to secure your own data and communications

Learning Outcomes

Understand the basic principles and techniques of cryptography
Apply cryptography to secure communication and data protection
Use cryptographic tools to protect your own data and communications

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Familiarity with basic algebra
Basic programming skills in any language

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced course
Video lectures with quizzes and assignments
Estimated time commitment: 24-36 hours

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Notable People in This Field

Bruce Schneier
Whitfield Diffie
Adi Shamir

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Description

Welcome to Cryptography!

Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for securing communications in the presence of third parties. You will learn how to protect information in order to ensure its integrity, confidentiality, authenticity, and non-repudiation. You will come out with a basic understanding of cryptographic concepts and how to apply them, implement secure protocols, key management concepts, key administration and validation, and Public Key Infrastructure. Course Objectives 1. Apply the fundamental concepts of cryptography 2. Describe the difference between symmetric and asymmetric cryptography 3. Define the basic requirements for cryptography 4. Identify processes to support secure protocols 5. Describe the process for implementing cryptographic systems 6. Define key management concepts 7. Define Public Key Infrastructure 8. Identify processes for key administration and validation 9. Describe the implementation of secure protocols

Outline

Understand and Apply Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography
Welcome to Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: High Work Factor
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Block Ciphers
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Basic Block Cipher Modes
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Evaluation of Algorithms
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Algorithm Characteristics
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Attacks
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: The Birthday Paradox
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Concepts and Definitions
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: High Work Factor
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Block Ciphers
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Basic Block Cipher Modes
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Evaluation of Algorithms
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Algorithm Characteristics
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Attacks
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: The Birthday Paradox
Quiz 1

Understand Requirements for Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Salting
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Symmetric Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Distribution
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Additional Algorithms
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Asymmetric Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Using Public Key Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Attacking RSA
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Message Digests
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Chosen Plain-Text
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Known Plaintext
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Dictionary Attack
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Factoring Attack
Understand Requirements For Cryptography: Data Sensitivity
Understand Requirements For Cryptography: Data Protection Directive
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Salting
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Symmetric Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Key Distribution
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Additional Algorithms
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Asymmetric Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Using Public Key Cryptography
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Attacking RSA
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Message Digests
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Chosen Plain-Text
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Known Plaintext
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Dictionary Attack
Fundamental Concepts of Cryptography: Factoring Attack
Understand Requirements For Cryptography: Data Sensitivity
Understand Requirements For Cryptography: Data Protection Directive
Quiz 2

Operate and Implement Cryptographic System
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: PKI
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: X.509 Certification
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: PKI Activity
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Standards
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Truly Random
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Key Storage and Destruction
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Factors Affecting Risk
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Secure Protocols
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Digital Signatures
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: PKI
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: X.509 Certification
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: PKI Activity
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Standards
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Truly Random
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Key Storage and Destruction
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Factors Affecting Risk
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Secure Protocols
Operate and Implement Cryptographic System: Digital Signatures
Quiz 3

Cryptography Case Study

End-of-Course Assessment
SSCP Exam Information
Cryptography Assessment

Summary of User Reviews

The Cryptography SSCP course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users found the course to be comprehensive and well-structured, with engaging lectures and practical exercises.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Comprehensive and well-structured course with engaging lectures and practical exercises.

Pros from User Reviews

Clear and concise explanations of complex topics
Engaging and knowledgeable instructors
Practical exercises that reinforce learning
Great preparation for the SSCP certification exam

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course to be too basic for their level of knowledge
Course materials could be more up-to-date
Limited interaction with instructors and other students
Some technical issues with the online platform

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