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Security Engineering

This program is open enrollment (fully online) and can begin within 2-3 business days of registration.

Registration is ongoing throughout 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

Access to this program is 90 days.

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

  • Real-world case studies

  • Audio-enabled in app

  • Video Content

Instructor : MindEdge
Dates : 05/31/21
Days : Online
From : -
Fee : $ 79.00
Course Number : ME-165

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


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