Course Overview
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain the critical role of randomness in cryptography
- Identify common cryptographic algorithms
- Identify the types and roles of cryptographic keys
- Explain the key management problem
- Explain the most common types of digital certificates
- Explain the digital certificate creation process
- Identify the components and roles of a public key infrastructure
- Explain the weaknesses in the digital certificate trust model
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):