Title: Competency 6 - Learning Objectives
Course: Fundamentals of Security (TEMPLATE) > Section: Competency Modules

Chapter 5 - Basic Cryptography

- Explain the importance of one-way hash algorithms and describe their primary use in data security. (6.1)
- Identify five data protections provided by cryptography and explain the function of each in the cryptographic process. (6.1)
- Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms. (6.1)
- Describe quantum cryptography as it relates to microscopic objects such as photons. (6.1)

Chapter 6 - Advanced Cryptography

- Explain the function of the cryptographic transport protocols SSL, TLS, SSH, HTTPS and IPSec. (6.2)
- Categorize digital certificates by class, type and purpose. (6.3)
- Identify key management procedures as they relate to storage, usage and handling. (6.3)
- Describe the importance of a public key infrastructure as it relates to digital certificate management. (6.3)
- Assess whether a web site is secure or not based on server digital certificates. (6.3)