University of Leeds
- Start Date: 29 Jul, 2024
- 2 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Delve into the inner workings of cryptographic tools and techniques with the University of Leeds.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Grasp the fundamentals of cryptography for advanced data security
Millions of people fall victim to data breaches every year, resulting in the loss of sensitive information and financial harm. As technology-centred economies continue to grow, sophisticated cyber-attacks remain a threat.
How can we protect ourselves and our data in this increasingly digital world?
On this two-week course from the University of Leeds, get the answers to this question with a deep dive into cryptography, from historical ciphers to modern-day cryptographic techniques.
You’ll explore the basics of encryption, decryption, and standard cryptographic protocols, as well as modern methods, such as public key cryptography systems.
Promote data protection with cryptography’s encryption and decryption tools
You’ll start by grasping the basics of cryptography by exploring its purpose, fundamental principles, and origins.
Through expert insights and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn about the importance of encryption in securing data, the techniques for secure decryption, and the historical significance of classical ciphers.
Explore modern cryptographic algorithms
Examine RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman), one of the most widely used public key cryptosystems, and understand its role in establishing secure connections and facilitating secure data exchange over the web.
Then learn how hash functions ensure data integrity and the significance of digital signatures in verifying the authenticity and integrity of messages or documents.
Explore end-to-end encryption (E2EE) with the University of Leeds
Discover end-to-end encryption (E2EE) concepts, a critical method for securing data transmission and providing an additional layer of security against unauthorised access.
Developed by the University of Leeds’ School of Computing and as part of the Institute of Coding’s ClickStart programme, this introductory course is designed to help learners understand and apply cryptographic principles in real-world scenarios.
This course is accessible to everyone and doesn’t require any additional knowledge to complete, making it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in cybersecurity and data protection.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
University of Leeds
As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
Academics at the University of Leeds lead pioneering research that addresses major global challenges, in areas such as energy, water and climate change, human health and wellbeing. The University works in interdisciplinary teams to find innovative solutions to global problems such as poverty, hunger and crime. It strengthens communities through its outreach and public engagement.
The diverse range of FutureLearn courses developed by the University of Leeds will allow the exploration of new and different ways to provide online education. The University wants to reach a global audience, meeting the growing worldwide demand for access to higher education, so that the outstanding knowledge it creates can benefit a wider community.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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