General Cryptography Course
Course Duration
5 Days
Audience
Employees of federal, state and local governments; and businesses working with the government.
Prerequisites
A basic understanding of high school algebra is sufficient for this course. No prior cryptography experience is required.
Course Description
This is a course designed to take anyone with even a basic understanding of high school algebra and develop their cryptographic knowledge to the point that they have a strong working knowledge of cryptographic algorithms as well as applications of cryptography.
Course Outline
- Historical cryptography Atbash Caesar Hill Rail fence Vigenere
- Symmetric cryptography Basic information theory DES 3DES AES Serpent GOST Skipjack Blowfish S-boxes and s-box design
- Basic math required for asymmetric cryptography Algebra of groups Euler’s totient Modulus operations Discrete logarithm
- Asymmetric cryptography Diffie Hellman RSA ECC MQV ElGamal
- Hashes MD5 SHA (1, 2, 3) Whirlpool RipeMD Tiger MAC HMAC
- PRNG Tests of Randomness 1-D, Runs, Poker Standards for PRNG PRNG Algorithms Mid-Square LCG
- Blum Blum Shub
- Yarrow
- Applications of cryptography SSL/TLS VPNs/IPSEC Authentication (Chap, Kerberos, Sesame, etc.) Digital Signatures and Certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the General Cryptography Course course cover?
This course covers General Cryptography training and best practices. IT Dojo delivers it as live instructor-led training with an emphasis on practical skills for government and DoD professionals.
How long is IT Dojo's General Cryptography Course training?
IT Dojo's General Cryptography Course training is 5 Days. It is available as live remote online instruction or on-site at your facility. All sessions are instructor-led with small class sizes to ensure individual attention.
Is this course available as live remote online training?
Yes. IT Dojo offers General Cryptography Course as live remote online training. A certified instructor leads the session in real time — students interact via chat or microphone. Classes are kept small (typically no more than 16 students) to ensure engagement. On-site delivery at your government facility or contractor location is also available.
What prerequisites are recommended before this course?
A basic understanding of high school algebra is sufficient for this course. No prior cryptography experience is required.
Does IT Dojo offer this training on-site at government or DoD facilities?
Yes. IT Dojo delivers General Cryptography Course on-site at government agencies, DoD commands, military installations, and contractor facilities. On-site training is ideal for teams of four or more and can be customized to your organization's specific environment and mission requirements. Contact IT Dojo to schedule.
How do I register for this course?
IT Dojo training is employer-sponsored — your organization registers and pays for seats. To schedule General Cryptography Course for your team, contact IT Dojo via the Request Training form or call 757-216-3656. IT Dojo will work with your contracting officer, training coordinator, or program office to set up the course.