• Online, Self-Paced

In this course, you will learn about secure communications using Transport Layer Security (TLS), and best practices for implementing these with your C and C++ applications. After completing this course, you will be able to identify the basic security principles of TLS, identify libraries and interfaces for implementing the TLS protocol, identify TLS security considerations, and identify alternatives to TLS.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the basic principles of Transport Layer Security (TLS)
  • Identify libraries and interfaces for implementing the TLS protocol
  • Identify TLS security considerations
  • Identify alternatives to TLS

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

  • Software 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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.