Cryptography and PKI for CompTIA Security+

By Christopher Rees
Encryption is a vital component to every company's security posture and provides the means to securely access, transmit, verify, and dispose of data. In this course, you'll learn the fundamentals of cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
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(52)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Apr 16, 2019
Duration
1h 54m
Table of contents
Course Overview
Course Overview 2m
Comparing and Contrasting Basic Cryptography Concepts
Introduction 1m Cryptographic Terminology 4m Vigenere Table 3m Symmetric vs. Asymmetric 4m Hashing 2m Elliptic Curve Cryptography 1m Cipher Suites 2m Digital Signatures 1m Entropy, Confusion, and Diffusion 2m Obfuscation 0m Block vs. Stream Cipher 2m Session Keys 1m Ephemeral Key 1m Types of Data to Secure 1m Key Stretching 3m Implementation vs. Algorithm Selection 1m Perfect Forward Secrecy 1m Secret Algorithm 0m Common Use Cases 4m Security Through Obscurity 2m
Deciphering Cryptographic Algorithms
Introduction 1m Symmetric Algorithms 2m Blowfish 2m Twofish 1m ECB, CBC, OFB, and CFB 4m Asymmetric Algorithms 2m PGP/GPG 3m Hashing Algorithms 2m Cipher Modes 1m XOR Function 1m Strength and Performance of Algorithms 2m
Installing and Configuring Wireless Security Settings
Introduction 1m Wireless Definitions 2m WEP/WPA/WPA2 1m WPA, WPA2, and Wireless Security Examples 4m Wireless Security Example - Evil Twin 2m Wireless Security 3m EAP, PEAP, and LEAP 2m 802.11x 2m WiFi Security Best Practices 4m Captive Portal 2m RADIUS Federation 0m WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) 1m Module Review 0m
Implementing Public Key Infrastructure
Introduction 0m Certificate Authorities and Digital Certificates 1m Certificate Authority 2m CRLs 2m OCSP 2m CSR and PKCS Standards 1m PKI 4m Public Key 1m Private Key 1m OID 2m Online vs. Offline CAs 2m Stapling and Pinning 1m Trust Models 2m Key Escrow 1m Types of Certificates 5m Certification Chaining 1m Certificate Formats 2m
Description
Course info
Rating
(52)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Apr 16, 2019
Duration
1h 54m
Description

Providing secure communication, access to data, and disposal of assets is no longer essential to every company's overall IT security plan. In this course, Cryptography and PKI for CompTIA Security+, you'll learn the various concepts and components that make up a company's Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). First, you'll delve into the basics of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, and cipher types. Next, you'll explore the various methods to encrypt data and how to verify a file's integrity. Then, you'll discover how to secure wireless communication using encryption. Finally, you'll learn about the components that make up a PKI. By the end of this course, you'll have the information necessary to discuss and assess your company's PKI, wireless security posture, and identify gaps both internally and externally.

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Christopher Rees
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Chris is a lifelong learner and professional information technologist, trainer and IT Manager. Married with 3 children, Chris is interested in martial arts, working out, spending time with family and friends and being creative whenever possible.

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Course Overview
Hey everyone, my name is Christopher Rees, and welcome to my course on Cryptography and PKI for CompTIA Security+. In addition to being a trainer here at Pluralsight, I'm also a former law enforcement officer who specialized in computer crimes, and I have over 20 years of enterprise IT experience. I've also been training students from all over the world since 1998. So in this course, we're going to cover the various concepts associated with PKI, or public key infrastructure, which, when you break it down, is one of the cornerstones of an effective cyber security posture. From authenticate and authorization to securing the transmission of sensitive documents and wireless communications, a solid understanding of PKI is essential. So some of the major topics that we'll cover include the basics of cryptography, including the different encryption algorithms, symmetric and asymmetric, along with the various types of ciphers like block and stream. We'll also talk about cryptographic protocols, and the methods you use to secure wireless communications including WEP, WPA, and WPA2. We'll also cover the various components of a public key infrastructure, or PKI, such as certificate authorities, understanding public and private key cryptography and the various types of certificates, along with their associated use cases. By the end of this course, you will understand the key concepts and the key technologies required to properly asses and manage a company's public key infrastructure, no matter how big or small, or what industry it's in. Before beginning the course, having some exposure to CompTIA A+ and/or Network+ concepts is helpful, but not a requirement. From here, you should feel comfortable diving into advanced security topics with courses on CompTIA's Advanced Security Practitioner, and also Malware Analysis: The Big Picture. So I hope you will join me on this journey to learn securing your company's data and communications with cryptography and PKI for CompTIA Security+, here at Pluralsight.

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