CY 615 Cryptography

This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals seeking to bridge the gap between theoretical cryptographic concepts and practical, real-world applications. Students will critically examine symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, digital signatures, hash functions, and the emerging challenges of post-quantum cryptographic standards. Mastery of these advanced protocols is essential for developing the high-level technical competence required to architect and defend secure digital infrastructures in professional cybersecurity roles.

Credits

3

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. 1. Analyze cryptographic algorithms by critically assessing the strengths and vulnerabilities of symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods within a network infrastructure.
3. 2. Evaluate emerging cryptographic trends impacting current encryption standards that transition to a pos-quantum cryptography state.
4. 3. Implement advanced cryptographic protocols, to secure communication channels against sophisticated cyber threats.
5. 4. Apply regulatory and ethical compliance in the cryptographic implementations at an organizational level.
6. 5. Evaluate the architecture of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) as it aligns with industry best practices for identity management and authentication of networks and data.