• Online, Self-Paced

Examine the characteristics and considerations of SSL/TLS and its components. Secure key exchange, protocol versions and considerations, and Public Key Cryptography Standard are also covered.

Learning Objectives

SECFND: SSL/TLS Components

  • describe SSL/TLS, its components, and how it secures communications, and describe X.509 certificates
  • describe the Public Key Cryptography Standard (PKCS) and secure key exchange

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

  • Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Network Services

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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