Courses

410 - How Cryptography is used in the Government of Canada (1 day)

Course Description Outline Audience Course Level

Prerequisite(s) Special Notes(s) Additional Readings/URLs Date(s) Fee

Course Description

This course covers the basic concepts of cryptography and key management systems in the Government of Canada (GoC). It uses lectures, videos and demonstrations to explain how cryptography is used to protect information. At this level, instruction does not cover the mathematical concepts behind cryptography.

Outline

Review and understand the evolution of cryptography Explore basic concepts of cryptography including private key and public key systems Learn about common encryption methods Cryptographic key management systems, present and future, and their applications Learn how the GoC uses cryptography in everyday business Overview of the GoC Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Audience

Those wishing to learn the story of several thousand years of efforts to protect sensitive information, the counter-efforts designed to break the protective code, and the application of lessons learned to the use of cryptography in the GoC.

Course Level

Basic Recommended preparation: Course S33 - Introduction to Information Technology Security: The Management and Technology of Cyber Protection

Prerequisite(s)

None

Special Note(s)

None

Additional Readings/Instructor-suggested URLs

None

Date(s)	(E) = English (F) = French
March 13, 2006 (E) March 16, 2006 (F)

Fee

$450 - GoC      $550 - Non-GoC