CompTIA Security+ 2011: Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructures

Overview/Description
Guaranteeing end-to-end security in communication, document, and database infrastructures is incredibly important in internetworking environments. This course examines cryptography and the different algorithms, ciphers and tools that can be used to secure information, and to protect against attacks. Symmetric and asymmetric algorithms are examined, along with block and stream ciphers, one-time pads, and steganography. This course also examines message authentication, digital signatures, Public Key Infrastructures and certification authorization and revocation. This course helps prepares the learner to write the CompTIA Security+ Certification SYO-301.

Target Audience
Individuals who have day to day technical information security experience who are looking to validate that knowledge. It is recommended that individuals have a minimum of 2 years experience in IT administration with a focus on security and a broad knowledge of security concerns and implementations.

Expected Duration (hours)
2.5

Lesson Objectives

CompTIA Security+ 2011: Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructures

define key cryptographic terms

identify the characteristics of quantum cryptography

describe symmetric key algorithms

distinguish between types of asymmetric algorithms

determine the appropriate use for a given message format

recognize types of ciphers

describe various types of cryptanalytic attacks

distinguish between types of algorithms, message formats, ciphers, and cryptanalytic attacks

determine the appropriate cryptography implementation for a given scenario

determine the appropriate hash algorithm to use in a given scenario

recognize characteristics of message authentication codes

identify the characteristics of digital signatures

identify guidelines for key management and distribution

identify characteristics of the XKMS

recognize the appropriate application of the split knowledge method of key management

recognize methods of key distribution

determine the appropriate hashing algorithm to use in a given scenario

evaluate the actions of an individual who is practicing key management

recognize examples of key management methods