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CompTIA Security+ PKI Mini-Course
Rating: 4.9 out of 5(7 ratings)
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CompTIA Security+ PKI Mini-Course

Learn PKI fundamentals for Security+: Certificates, Trust and SSL/TLS
Created byDanni-Tech, Danni
Last updated 11/2024
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the basics of encryption, including symmetric and asymmetric methods, and their roles in securing information.
  • Learn the fundamentals of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and its essential role in digital security.
  • Identify and explain the function of PKI certificates, including Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs).
  • Analyze Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) and the process of certificate issuance.
  • Differentiate between self-signed and third-party certificates, understanding trust implications of each.
  • Gain a foundational understanding of SSL/TLS and how it leverages PKI for secure communication over networks.

Course content

3 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 31m total length

  • Hashing12:31
  • MAC/HMAC - Data Integrity3:39
  • Symmetric Encryption7:51
  • Asymmetric Encryption11:20
  • Public and Private Keys9:00
  • Digital Signature Algorithms1:39
  • Key Exchange Algorithms2:50
  • Module One Quiz: Cryptography Fundamentals

Requirements

  • No prior knowledge or experience is required. This course is designed for beginners, with clear explanations of all foundational concepts.

Description

Are you preparing for the CompTIA Security+ exam or looking to strengthen your foundational understanding of the Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)? This mini-course is designed to simplify the complexities of PKI, making it accessible for learners at any level.


What You'll Learn:


  • The essentials of certificates and trust in a PKI

  • How Certificate Authorities (CA's) establish trust in digital communications.

  • The role of PKI in securing SSL/TLS connections

  • Key concepts like Certificate Signing Requests (CSR's), OCSP, CRL's and more.

  • Earn a Certificate of Completion to showcase your expertise upon finishing the course.


Why This Course:


PKI is a critical concept in cybersecurity and a core part of the Security+ certification. Yet, it's often challenging to grasp. This course breaks down the PKI into simple, digestible lessons tailored to Security+ learners.


  • Focused and Effective: In just a few lessons, you'll gain clarity on what the PKI is, how it works, and why it matters.

  • Interactive Learning: Test your knowledge with quizzes at the end of each module and a 20 question end-of-course exam to solidify your understanding.

  • Instructor Expertise: Taught with a straightforward, no-fluff approach that's easy to follow.


Whether you're tackling the PKI for the first time or want to sharpen your understanding, this course is your perfect starting point. Join today to build your knowledge and confidence in this critical cybersecurity concept.

Thank you for considering this course.

I look forward to seeing you inside!


Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for anyone looking to understand the fundamentals of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), including encryption, certificates, and related topics. Students preparing for the Security+ certification will find this course valuable, as it provides focused insights from a Security+ perspective.

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