ENG 125 – Essential Data Protection

Course Overview

This infrastructure security course delivers training to personnel in information systems, information security, systems design, software development, and IT operations on essential data security techniques. Focus is primarily on cryptographic controls at the information systems level and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Topics include:

• Asymmetric key algorithms
• Using hash functions to protect data integrity
• Proper password storage for authentication purposes
• Encrypting file transfers and downloads
• Adding salt values before hashing
• Using Certificate Authorities