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Security Engineering, Youth (Online) 4/24/2021 to 5/22/2021

This course is self-paced and runs entirely online. Registration ends May 22, 2021.

This course contains an introduction to the key concepts of cryptography and security engineering. It examines the role of encryption in information security and considers common encryption methods. In addition, the course discusses ciphers, their substitutes, and how they work. Public key infrastructure and management is also covered. This course requires a basic understanding of IT concepts.

The content in this course aligns with Domain Three in the CISSP exam, offered by (ISC)2. However, the course can be taken as a stand-alone without the intention of sitting for the exam.

Estimated time to complete: 5 hours

This Program awards: .5 CEUs, 5 SHRMs

Access to this program is 90 days.

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how cryptography works and its role in information security
  • Compare and contrast different ciphers and explain how they work
  • Create substitution ciphers and encode and decode cleartext and ciphertext
  • Discuss how encryption enables secure transmission of sensitive data
  • Explain and compare symmetric and asymmetric cryptography
  • Describe the role of public key infrastructure and key management

Key Features

  • Expert-supported
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Accessible
  • Badge and credit-awarding
  • Games & Flashcards
  • Video content
  • Real-world case studies
  • Audio-enabled in app

Instructor :
Dates : 04/24/21 to 05/22/21
Days : Online
From : -
Fee : $ 79.00
Course Number : MEY-309

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options


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