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Course
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Cryptographic Algorithms
Looking to understand the basics of cryptography? This course will teach you the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption and introduce you to hash functions and digital signatures.
What you'll learn
Securing electronic communications is vital to ensuring that information is protected as it traverses the network. In this course, Cryptographic Algorithms, you’ll learn the basic differences between algorithms and their uses. First, you’ll explore symmetric key encryption. Next, you’ll discover asymmetric encryption. Finally, you’ll learn how to verify file integrity with hash algorithms. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of cryptographic algorithms needed to secure communication as it traverses a network.
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About the author
Matt Glass is an IT Project Manager in Stuttgart, Germany, working as a government contractor. He has more than 12 years of IT experience in a variety of roles.
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