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Cryptography

  • Number of Courses5 courses
  • Duration10 hours

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.

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Cryptography

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.

Securing Data with Asymmetric Cryptography

  • by Edward Curren
  • 1h 40m Duration
  •  (57)

Cryptography: The Big Picture

  • by Matt Glass
  • 1h 24m Duration
  •  (143)

Applied Cryptography: Getting Started

  • by Edward Curren
  • 1h 11m Duration
  •  (30)

Cryptography Principles for IT Professionals and Developers

  • by Michael Perry
  • 3h 23m Duration
  •  (55)

Practical Encryption and Cryptography Using Python

  • by Gus Khawaja
  • 2h 23m Duration
  •  (36)

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Edward Curren
Edward Curren
Ed graduated from the University of Dayton in 1995 with a BS in Computer Science and often wishes he could break the secrets of quantum physics to return to that time. Later Ed contracted with the Department of Homeland Security to be part of a team which built a counter-terrorism system before moving on to the FBI’s counter-intelligence division where he worked with the Advanced Concepts Unit building software solutions to address difficulties that the bureau faced. He decided to move back ... more
Matt Glass
Matt Glass
Matt Glass is a Service Delivery Manager in Naples, Italy, working as a government contractor. Matt has 15 years of IT experience in a variety of roles. Consistently finding joy in developing the skills of others and helping their careers, he joined Pluralsight in 2017 to pass on the lessons he learned. Matt is married and the father of four children.
Michael Perry
Michael Perry
Software is math. Michael L Perry has built upon the works of mathematicians like Bertrand Meyer, James Rumbaugh, and Donald Knuth to develop a mathematical system for software development. He has captured this system in a set of open source projects, Update Controls and Correspondence. As a Principal Consultant at Improving Enterprises, he applies mathematical concepts to building scalable and robust enterprise systems. You can find out more at qedcode.com.
Gus Khawaja
Gus Khawaja
Ghassan Khawaja holds a BS degree in computer Science, he specializes in .NET development and IT security including C# .NET, asp.Net, HTML5 and ethical hacking. Ghassan has successfully delivered software products and developed solutions for companies all over Quebec/Canada. He is passionate about Technology and loves what he's doing. After many years of experience in computer science, he has turned his attention to cyber security and the importance that security brings to this mine f... more

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