Introduction to Cryptography
- Interactive Course
- 5 h
- Intermediate
- 1 Certification
Estimated Time: 5 h
Course Level: Intermediate
Requirements: This course requires a basic understanding of number theory, algorithms, discrete mathematics and modular arithmetic and basic-level skills in any programming language.
Certification Levels: Completion
Summary
Summary
This course gives an introduction to the concepts, underlying math, principles and techniques of historic and modern cryptography; ties cryptographic protocols to real-world scenarios; and gives a necessary understanding of issues related to information security in general.
Featured Products & Technologies: Wolfram Language (available in Mathematica and Wolfram|One)
You'll Learn To
- Use hash functions appropriately
- Encrypt with symmetric (shared secret key) ciphers
- Encrypt with asymmetric (public-key) ciphers
- Examine the security of cryptographic algorithms
- Digitally sign data
- Consider information security objectives
- Employ the right cryptographic protocols in information security
- Combine different types of algorithms in complex cryptographic systems
Certifications Available
Completion Certificate
Certify your completion of this course by watching course videos and passing the auto-graded quizzes.
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About This Interactive Course
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