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Cryptography: The Big Picture

Cryptography is an important part of information security planning. This course will teach you some of the basics of cryptographic algorithms and how to select the appropriate one to encrypt your data.

Intermediate
1h 24m
(148)

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Jun 25, 2024

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Cryptography: The Big Picture

Cryptography is an important part of information security planning. This course will teach you some of the basics of cryptographic algorithms and how to select the appropriate one to encrypt your data.

Intermediate
1h 24m
(148)

Created by Matt Glass

Last Updated Jun 25, 2024

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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, Cryptography: The Big Picture, you'll learn how cryptography fits into an overall security strategy for any business or government entity. First, you'll dive into learning about the history of cryptography. Next, you'll explore all the different types of cryptographic algorithms. Finally, you'll discover how you can start using cryptography to start protecting your information today. By the end of this course, you'll know how encryption plays a vital role in the security strategy of any business.

Cryptography: The Big Picture
Intermediate
1h 24m
(148)
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Matt Glass - Pluralsight course - Cryptography: The Big Picture
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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