D830 - Introduction to Cryptography

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About

Introduction to Cryptography introduces students to foundational cryptography concepts and explore implementing encryption methods with symmetric and asymmetric algorithms. Students analyze principles and operations of cryptographic algorithms and protocols in secure systems. Students use cryptography frameworks and standards in alignment with organizational and information security guidelines.

Objective

Objective

• Explains Foundational Cryptography Concepts
  • The learner explains foundational cryptography concepts and the elements of a cryptographic system.
• Implements Encryption Methods with Symmetric and Asymmetric Algorithms
  • The learner implements encryption methods with symmetric and asymmetric algorithms.
• Explains How Cryptography Frameworks Inform Alignment
  • The learner explains how cryptography frameworks inform alignment of organizational and information security guidelines.
• Analyzes Principles and Operations of Cryptographic Algorithms
  • The learner analyzes principles and operations of cryptographic algorithms and protocols to enhance an organization’s ability to design and evaluate secure systems.

Course Outline

• Cryptography Concepts
• Cryptography History
  • Substitution Cipher
  • Transposition Cipher
• Cryptography Principles
• Cryptography Primitives
• Cryptographic Functions
• Cryptography Systems
• Encryption Methods
  • Key Management
  • Homomorphic Encryption
  • Envelope Encryption
• Protocols
  • Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)
  • Digital Certificate
  • Transport Layer Security (TLS)
    • TLS 1.3 Protocols
  • Kerberos
  • Hash Functions
  • Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA)
  • Message Authentication Code (MAC)
  • Hashed Message Authentication Codes (HMAC)
  • Digital Signature
• Cryptography Frameworks and Security Guidelines
• Operations, Applications, and Solutions
• Final Assessment
  • D830 Task 1 - Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption Labs
  • D830 Task 2 - Security Analysis of an Organization’s Systems

Pacing

• Week 1
  • Course Overview
  • Cryptography Concepts
  • Cryptography History
  • Cryptography Principles
• Week 2
  • Cryptography Primitives
  • Cryptography Functions
  • Cryptography Systems
• Week 3
  • Encryption Methods
    • Labs
  • Protocols
  • Cryptography Frameworks and Security Guidelines
    • Labs
• Week 4
  • Operations, Applications, and Solutions
    • Labs
  • Course Summary
  • Pre-Assessment
    • Attempt 1 Score: Pass - 27/30 (90%)
    • Attempt 2 Score: Pass - 30/30 (100%)
  • Review all notes
  • Objective Assessment
    • Score: Pass, Exemplary
  • Performance Assessment
    • Task 1
    • Task 2

Resources

• Stamp, Mark. Information Security, (3rd Edition). Wiley Global Research (STMS), 2021.
• Zoubir Z. Mammeri. (2024). Cryptography : Algorithms, Protocols, and Standards for Computer Security. Wiley.