This course will introduce the student to different types of cryptography. Discussion will include current cryptographic algorithms, cryptography applied to digital security, certificate authorities and key management.

• • Basic encryption concepts
• • Standards and protocols
• • Private key encryption
• • Public key encryption
• • Key and certificate management

The emphasis mission is derived directly from the degree mission.
Know
• The principles, theories, and best practices appropriate to the degree emphasis. Are Able to:
• Apply the principles, theories, and best practices appropriate to the degree emphasis in the design, management and security of computer and network information resources.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form, with employees, colleagues and lay people.
• Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to an information technology professional.
• The importance of ethics in their professional and personal lives.