• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course introduces cryptography and how cryptography can help secure applications and data. It also provides an overview of common uses of cryptography. After completing this course, you will be able to identify the various cryptographic technologies that are relevant to software solutions. You will also be able to identify several common data-in-motion cryptographic security applications, and identify several common data-at-rest cryptographic security applications.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:

  • Identify relevant cryptographic technologies
  • Identify several common data-in-motion cryptographic security applications
  • Identify several common data-at-rest cryptographic security applications

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Systems Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

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