Cryptography Fundamentals
Understand modern cryptography from the ground up — symmetric ciphers, public key cryptography, digital signatures, and real-world protocols.
What You'll Learn
Understand the mathematical foundations of modern cryptography
Implement AES, RSA, and elliptic curve cryptography
Use hashing algorithms (SHA-256, bcrypt, Argon2) for secure password storage
Build and verify digital signatures and certificates
Understand the TLS 1.3 handshake and PKI trust chains
Avoid common cryptographic implementation mistakes
Curriculum Breakdown
Learning Format
Video Lessons
High-quality recorded lessons you can watch at your own pace.
Hands-on Projects
Real-world projects that reinforce every concept you learn.
Certificate
Earn a verifiable certificate upon successful completion.
Certification Details
Cryptography Fundamentals Certificate
Issued by Tech101
Prove your understanding of modern cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and their practical application.
Certificate Requirements
- Explain symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
- Implement hashing, digital signatures, and certificate chains
- Understand TLS handshake and PKI infrastructure
- Apply cryptography correctly in software development
Completion Certificate
Awarded upon finishing all course content and submitting projects. Shows dedication and completion.
Graded Certificate
Earned by passing the final assessment with 70%+ score. Demonstrates verified skill proficiency.
Your Instructor
Michael Torres
Cybersecurity Expert & Ethical Hacker
Michael is a certified ethical hacker (CEH) and CISSP with 15 years in cybersecurity, advising governments and enterprises.
Requirements & Prerequisites
Technical Requirements
- Basic programming knowledge (Python examples used throughout)
- Familiarity with binary and hexadecimal notation helpful
- No advanced mathematics required
Who This Course Is For
- Developers who need to implement cryptography correctly
- Security professionals deepening their cryptographic knowledge
- Students preparing for CISSP or security certifications
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