Certified Encryption Specialist

The Certified Encryption Specialist programme introduces modern cryptography and its use in protecting information. Learners study symmetric and asymmetric algorithms,...

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Programme overview

The Certified Encryption Specialist programme introduces modern cryptography and its use in protecting information. Learners study symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, hashing, signatures, public-key infrastructure, key management, cryptanalysis, steganography, and practical security applications. Participants will study cryptographic principles and apply them through worked examples involving algorithms, keys, hashes, certificates, digital signatures, and implementation weaknesses.

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EC-Council

At a glance

Course code: EC-013
Provider: EC-Council
Category: Cryptography
Status: Registration Open
Duration: 5 days
Price: RM 5,000

What participants should gain

Explain the purpose and operation of modern cryptographic systems
Compare symmetric, asymmetric, and hashing algorithms
Apply digital signatures, certificates, and key-management concepts
Identify common cryptographic weaknesses and attacks
Select suitable cryptographic controls for practical scenarios

Participant readiness

Basic knowledge of information security and computer networks
Comfort with basic mathematics is helpful
No advanced cryptography experience required

Who this course is for

Cybersecurity, networking, application, PKI, and infrastructure professionals
Developers and engineers using encryption, certificates, keys, hashes, or digital signatures
Students and professionals strengthening applied cryptography knowledge

How the course is delivered

This programme will be conducted through interactive lectures, worked cryptographic examples, algorithm demonstrations, practical exercises, analysis of implementation weaknesses, discussions, and knowledge checks.

Course outline

Module and topic breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to Cryptography

Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, and cryptographic trust

Module 2: Classical Ciphers and Cryptanalysis

Substitution, transposition, shift, affine, Vigenere, and other historical cipher concepts

Module 3: Symmetric Cryptography Fundamentals

Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, and cryptographic trust

Module 4: Data Encryption Standard and Feistel Networks

DES structure, Feistel networks, rounds, keys, expansion, substitution, and permutation

Module 5: Advanced Encryption Standard

AES block size, key sizes, rounds, substitution, permutation, and key schedule

Module 6: Asymmetric Cryptography and RSA

Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, and cryptographic trust

Module 7: Hash Functions and Message Authentication

Identity proofing, credential storage, password policy, multifactor authentication, and federation

Module 8: Digital Signatures and Certificates

Signing and verification workflows using hashes and asymmetric cryptography

Module 9: Public Key Infrastructure and Key Management

Certificate authorities, registration authorities, certificates, trust chains, and repositories

Module 10: Cryptographic Attacks and Implementation Weaknesses

Objectives, stakeholders, operating model, responsibilities, and decision processes for Cryptographic Attacks and Implementation Weaknesses

Module 11: Steganography and Information Hiding

Information-hiding concepts and differences between encryption and steganography

Module 12: Applied Cryptography and Emerging Trends

Confidentiality, integrity, authentication, non-repudiation, and cryptographic trust

Assessment and completion

Continuous knowledge checks and facilitator feedback throughout the programme
Completion of guided exercises, scenarios, labs, or case-study activities applicable to the course
Final review or practical activity to confirm understanding of the stated course objectives
Official EC-Council examination and certification requirements depend on the selected training package and current exam version

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