CISSP 2013 Domain: Cryptography

Overview/Description
Cryptography has been used for thousands of years to secure messages, identities, vital information, and communications mechanisms. This course covers the invention of cryptography, the use of algorithms and ciphers, and the secure mechanisms used for message authentication and certificate authority. This course guides you through the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) recommended by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) for its Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. The CISSP credential certifies student expertise in ten different knowledge domains.

Target Audience
Mid- and senior-level managers who are working toward or have already attained positions as CISOs, CSOs, or Senior Security Engineers

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

CISSP 2013 Domain: Cryptography

define key cryptographic terms

identify the characteristics of quantum cryptography

match symmetric key algorithms to their corresponding descriptions

distinguish between types of asymmetric algorithms

determine the appropriate use for a given message format

recognize types of ciphers

match types of cryptanalytic attack with their corresponding descriptions

distinguish between types of algorithms, message formats, ciphers, and cryptanalytic attacks

determine the appropriate cryptography implementation for a given scenario

determine the appropriate hash algorithm to use in a given scenario

recognize characteristics of message authentication codes

identify the characteristics of digital signatures

identify guidelines for key management and distribution

identify characteristics of the XKMS

recognize the appropriate application of the split knowledge method of key management

recognize methods of key distribution

determine the appropriate hashing algorithm to use in a given scenario

evaluate the actions of an individual who is practicing key management

recognize examples of key management methods