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Cryptography Fundamentals
In this course students learn the fundamentals of cryptography, which is a necessary tool for protecting information in computer systems.
Provider Information
Saint Louis University
3545 Lindell Boulevard
2nd Floor Wool Center
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Course Overview
There are no prerequisites for this course.
3545 Lindell Boulevard
2nd Floor Wool Center
Saint Louis, MO 63103
3547 Olive Street
1st Floor
Saint Louis, MO 63103
Learning Objectives
Topics include security and cryptography, stream and block ciphers, symmetric and asymmetric encryption, public key infrastructure (PKI) encryption, public key encryption, hash functions, digital signatures, and digital certificates.
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
Feedback
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