Course Information
Course Overview
Master Cryptography: Encryption, Hashing, Digital Security, Protecting Data and Communications for Success.
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This comprehensive course is designed to give learners a solid foundation in cryptography, equipping them with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to protect information in today’s digital world.
Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) is a globally recognized certification designed to introduce professionals and students to the fundamentals of cryptography and encryption. It provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, covering the history and principles of cryptography, symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms such as DES, AES, RSA, Diffie–Hellman and Elliptic Curve Cryptography, as well as hash functions, digital signatures and cryptanalysis basics.
You’ll start by exploring the fundamentals of cryptography, including its purpose, historical development, and the essential concepts of confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. From there, you will gain a clear understanding of symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods, comparing stream and block ciphers, learning how algorithms like DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, Diffie–Hellman, and Elliptic Curve Cryptography work, and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
You’ll also dive into hashing and message authentication, discovering how hash functions, HMAC, and digital signatures ensure data integrity and authentication. The course covers key cryptographic applications such as digital certificates, PKI, SSL/TLS, disk and email encryption, as well as the role of cryptography in blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
In addition, you will learn about common vulnerabilities and attacks, including brute force, cryptanalysis, side-channel attacks, and weak key management, while also understanding the importance of proper implementation and human factors in maintaining security.
ECES also explores real-world applications like VPNs, digital certificates, disk encryption and secure communication, enabling participants to make informed decisions about encryption standards and implementations in their organizations.
By earning the ECES certification, individuals demonstrate their ability to understand, apply and evaluate cryptographic tools and techniques, enhancing their credibility and career prospects in the cybersecurity field.
By the end of this course, you will have a well-rounded understanding of the principles, algorithms, and applications of cryptography, enabling you to apply these concepts to secure communications, protect sensitive data, and assess potential security risks in real-world systems.
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Course Content
- 6 section(s)
- 28 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction to Cryptography
- Section 2 Symmetric Cryptography
- Section 3 Asymmetric Cryptography
- Section 4 Hash Functions and Message Authentication
- Section 5 Cryptographic Applications
- Section 6 Attacks on Cryptography
What You’ll Learn
- Understand the fundamentals of cryptography, its purpose, and historical evolution
- Explain key security principles such as confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity
- Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric encryption and how each is used
- Work with major algorithms like DES, 3DES, AES, RSA, Diffie–Hellman, and ECC
- Compare stream ciphers and block ciphers and understand modes of operation (ECB, CBC, CTR, GCM)
- Explore hash functions, their properties, and common algorithms (MD5, SHA family, SHA-3)
- Implement message authentication codes, HMAC, and digital signatures
- Apply cryptography to real-world scenarios such as SSL/TLS, PKI, email encryption, and blockchain
- Recognize common attacks like brute force, cryptanalysis, and side-channel exploits
- Identify weak key management practices and human factors that impact cryptographic security
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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PPrerna Waghray
The technical content is good. Very simple and easy to understand for beginners. I have a feedback for the trainer - he needs to work on his delivery and pronunciation. This will keep the learner more engaged. Please take this as a constructive feedback. It will elevate your training delivery.
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MMason Wheler
A some quality course 👌
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AAime Bauder
Perfect for building a strong foundation in encryption and data protection.
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AAnne Getchel
I learned a lot about encryption algorithms, hashing, and digital signatures. Excellent course content and delivery!