CYBER.ORG – 2.8.1 – Hashing and Digital Signatures & 2.8.2 – Elliptic Curves and Perfect Forward Secrecy

Objective:

Summarize the basics of cryptographic concepts.

Resources:

  • See PowerPoint presentations: 2.8.1 – Hashing and Digital Signatures.pptx, 2.8.2 – Elliptic Curves and Perfect Forward Secrecy.pptx

Assignment:

  1. Read the 2.8.1 – Hashing and Digital Signatures.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to Cryptography, Hashing and Digital Signatures and their importance in data encryption and validation.
  2. Next, read the 2.8.2 – Elliptic Curves and Perfect Forward Secrecy.pptx presentation. This lesson will introduce you to advanced encryption methodologies.
  3. Please read through both of these by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 8th to prepare for the Passwords lab on Wednesday, November 9th.

Assigned: November 8th, 2022
Teacher Pacing Due Date: November 9th, 2022