Overview/Description
Cryptography has been used for thousands of years to secure messages, identities, vital information, and communications mechanisms. This course analyzes the invention of cryptography, the use of algorithms and ciphers, and the secure mechanisms used for message authentication and certificate authority. And the course examines electronic security measures and the hacking tools that can be used to break encryption. This course also assists students who are preparing for the EC Council's Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (CEHv6) exam 312-50.
Target Audience
Existing or in-training IT security professionals seeking detailed security penetration testing skills
Prerequisites
A technical background with a solid understanding of networks and networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, IP Routing, and LAN Switching, as well as Windows and/or UNIX/LINUX operating systems; a general familiarity with the principles and usage of command-line, coding, and GUI-based technologies for manipulating IT operating systems