Foundations of cryptography Course
59 minutes
Syllabus
Cryptography basics
Video - 00:16:00
This episode explores the history of cryptography and how it has evolved into the complex systems today.
Hashing
Video - 00:09:00
This episode explores the history of cryptography and how it has evolved into the complex systems today.
Cryptographic attacks
Video - 00:05:00
In this episode, Mike explains how encrypted information is at risk and explores ways to protect it.
Password cracking
Video - 00:10:00
Passwords stored in hash format can still be susceptible to attacks, such as brute force, dictionary, and rainbow table, but techniques such as salting and key stretching add a layer of security.
Password cracking demo
Video - 00:06:00
Dan demonstrates how to use a password cracking tool to turn hashed passwords into cleartext.
Chapter 2 exam question review
Video - 00:03:00
Protecting sensitive data can be done using many techniques. In this episode, the viewer is tested on the best security control for a given scenario.
SSH public key authentication lab
Video - 00:09:00
Multifactor authentication should always be used for administratrive accounts. In this demo, SSH public key authentication is configured for a Linux host.
Chapter 2 Ask Me Anything (AMA)
Video - 00:02:00
Digital cryptocurrencies provide a centralized public way to pay for goods and services. This video explains the relationship between cryptocurrency, public ledgeres and the blockchain.
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