Everyday Cryptography - AI-Powered Learning for Developers

The importance of cryptography and its role in our everyday lives has never been greater. This course of Everyday Cryptography explains both why and how.

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181 Lessons

30h

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The importance of cryptography and its role in our everyday lives has never been greater. This course of Everyday Cryptography explains both why and how.

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This course includes

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16 Quizzes

This course includes

57 Playgrounds

16 Quizzes

Course Overview

In recent years, the world has witnessed an exponential increase in data. As applications—such as those belonging to financial institutions and governments—become more widespread and the traffic over insecure networks increases, it becomes increasingly important to understand information security principles and techniques. With this goal in mind, “Everyday Cryptography” introduces learners to different aspects of cryptography. The course begins by explaining the key pillars of information security. It intr...Show More

What You'll Learn

An understanding of the fundamental principles of information security

A working knowledge of symmetric (or private key) encryption

A working knowledge of asymmetric (or public key) encryption

Familiarity with techniques for data integrity and authentication

An understanding of key management techniques

Ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of cryptographic protocols

Introduction to cryptography for personal devices and day-to-day activities

An understanding of potential issues when cryptography and government policy come face to face

What You'll Learn

An understanding of the fundamental principles of information security

Course Content

Introduction

About This Course

Course Structure

Basic Principles

Why Information Security?Perspectives and Security Infrastructure Security Risks Security Services Relationships between Security Services Fundamentals of Cryptosystems Basic Model of a Cryptosystem Components of Cryptography Cryptosystem Security Assumptions Advantages and Usage of Publicly Known Encryption Algorithms Breaking Cryptosystems Cryptosystems and Encryption Algorithms Exhaustive Key Searches Classes of Attack Recap of Basic Principles

Historical Cryptosystems

Ceasar Cipher Simple Substitution Cipher Frequency Analysis Frequency Analysis—Theory vs Practice Playfair Cipher Homophonic Encoding Vigenère Cipher Recap of Historical Cryptography

Theoretical versus Practical Security

Theoretical Security One-Time Pads One-Time Pad Examples Vernam Cipher Practical Security Computational Complexity Design Process of a Cryptosystem Evaluating Security Recap of Theoretical versus Practical Security

Symmetric Encryption

Classification of Symmetric Encryption Algorithms Stream Ciphers Block Ciphers The Data Encryption Standard Exploring the History of DES Triple DES The Advanced Encryption Standard Modes of Operation: ECB Mode Modes of Operation: CBC Mode Modes of Operation: CFB Mode Modes of Operation: CTR Mode Comparing Modes of Operation Use of Symmetric Encryption Recap of Symmetric Encryption

Public-Key Encryption

14 Lessons

Data Integrity

11 Lessons

Digital Signature Schemes

9 Lessons

Entity Authentication

8 Lessons

10.

Cryptographic Protocols

16 Lessons

11.

Key Management

15 Lessons

12.

Public-Key Management

10 Lessons

13.

Cryptographic Applications

31 Lessons

14.

Cryptography for Personal Devices

5 Lessons

15.

Control of Cryptography

6 Lessons

16.

Mathematics Appendix

6 Lessons

17.

Closing Remarks

2 Lessons

Course Author

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