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Cryptographic Suite Services: Encoding, Encrypting and Hashing
This course presents an overview of the fundamental services provided by cryptographic suites, namely encoding, encrypting and hashing. After completing this course, you will be able to explain encoding and decoding, encryption and decryption, the difference between encoding and encryption, and explain hashing. You will also be able to identify the appropriate applications of these services. This course coverage aligns with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) requirement K0018: Knowledge of encryption algorithms.
Course Overview
Learning Objectives
On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills to:
- Explain encoding and decoding
- Explain encryption and decryption
- Explain the difference between encoding, encryption, and hashing
- Identify the appropriate applications of encoding, encryption, and hashing
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):
Competency Areas
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