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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.

Beginner
22m
(9)

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Feb 13, 2025

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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.

Beginner
22m
(9)

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Feb 13, 2025

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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.

Cryptographic Algorithms
Beginner
22m
(9)
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Matt Glass - Pluralsight course - Cryptographic Algorithms
Matt Glass
32 courses 4.6 author rating 378 ratings

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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