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Encryption Basics

Learn encryption from basics in this free online training. Encryption course is taught hands-on by experts. Learn what is cryptography and prerequisites for encryption in details with example. Best for beginners. Start now!

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This free course on Encryption Basics provides learners with a thorough understanding of the principles, benefits, and use cases of encryption. The curriculum is divided into several sections, starting with the prerequisites for encryption, followed by an overview of cryptography, encryption, and the differences between them. The course then covers the different types of encryption, encryption algorithms, and protocols, as well as how encryption and decryption work. Additionally, the course covers the dangers of brute force attacks and how encryption can help prevent them. By the end of the course, learners will have gained a solid foundation in encryption, allowing them to appreciate its benefits and understand its role in protecting data and information.

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Overview

This module will briefly describe encryption which the learners should know before diving into encryption.

Prerequisites for Encryption

This module will focus on explaining the major prerequisites for encryption, such as cyber security, the need for cyber security, and cyber attacks.

What is Cryptography?

Cryptography is the study of techniques for secure communication between sender and receiver. Cryptography is also known as Cryptology.

What is Encryption?

Encryption is the process of securing digital data using mathematical techniques with the help of a key used to encrypt and decrypt the data. It basically converts plaintext into Ciphertext. Encryption protects private information and sensitive data between the client and the server.

Cryptography Vs Encryption

This course focuses on describing the significant differences between cryptography and encryption. The significant difference between Encryption and Cryptography is that encryption is the technique of securing sensitive data from hackers. In contrast, Cryptography studies techniques for securing sensitive data from hackers.

How does Encryption work?

The learner will understand the entire encryption process in this module.

What is Decryption?

Decryption is the method of converting cipher text into plain text. The reverse process of encryption is carried out using decryption keys.

Encryption Vs Decryption

This module focuses on describing the significant differences between encryption and decryption.

Types of Encryption

This module describes the types of encryption, such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption.
Symmetric Encryption is a type of encryption that uses the same secret key for encryption and decryption. It is further classified into block cipher and stream cipher.
Asymmetric Encryption is a type of encryption that uses a public key and a private key for decryption.

Encryption Algorithms and Protocols

This module will focus on explaining in detail encryption algorithms and protocols. A few popular encryption algorithms discussed in this section are Triple-DES Algorithm, RSA Algorithm, AES Algorithm, Blowfish Algorithm and Twofish Algorithm. This module discusses a few popular encryption protocols discussed in this section TLS/SSL, IPsec, SSH, and PGP.
 

What is Brute force attack?

A brute force attack is made to damage an organisation’s reputation or steals confidential information. A brute force attack is a trial and error procedure used by hackers to crack passwords and encryption keys to gain unauthorised access.

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