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Course Outline
Introduction to PKI
- Core security concepts and terminology.
- Definition of Public Key Infrastructure.
- Digital certificates and signatures.
- Smart cards and hardware tokens.
- PKI standards and global frameworks.
Basic Cryptography
- Applications of cryptography in modern systems.
- History of cryptography and algorithm evolution.
- Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption.
- Diffie-Hellman key exchange.
- Hashing for data integrity.
Practical Applications of Encryption and Related Challenges
- Secure email communication (S/MIME and PGP).
- Secure web connections (HTTPS/SSL).
- Digital signing of PDFs and documents.
- Encryption for files, disks, and containers.
- VPNs, wireless encryption, and cloud security.
- Encryption attacks and mitigation strategies.
Certificate Authorities and Certificate Lifecycle
- Public vs. private certificate authorities.
- Regulatory compliance and CA policy frameworks.
- Types of certificates and their specific uses.
- CA hierarchies and trust chains.
- Operational procedures: issuing, renewing, and revoking certificates.
- Revocation methods: CRL and OCSP.
- Key recovery and certificate templates.
- Installing and managing a CA.
CSCA Standards and Passport PKI
- Overview of CSCA (Country Signing Certification Authority).
- Application of CSCA in Machine Readable Travel Documents (MRTDs).
- ICAO PKD and global trust frameworks for ePassports.
- Implementing a national CSCA hierarchy.
- Certificate Master Lists and Document Signer Certificates.
- Security, compliance, and international alignment.
Advanced PKI Topics and Future Trends
- Top 5 deployment issues and lessons learned.
- Top 10 risks and recommended mitigation strategies.
- Quantum-resistant cryptography and evolving standards.
- Zero Trust Architecture and PKI integration.
- Future trends in digital identity and trust frameworks.
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
- Foundational understanding of cryptography concepts.
- General awareness of enterprise security policies.
Target Audience
- CIOs and Chief Security Officers.
- Security managers and internal auditors.
- IT professionals responsible for implementing and securing e-commerce and enterprise systems.
21 Hours
Testimonials (1)
The trainer always ensured me fully understand what he had taught and do not hesitate to repeat again if I am still not clear about it. He is committed to preparing more samples to show me to answer the extra questions from me.
