Objectives:
- Students will be able to apply asymmetric encryption algorithms to encrypt and decrypt data.
Standards:
CompTIA Security+ SYO-701 Objective:
1.4 – Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions.
- Encryption
- Asymmetric
- Symmetric
- Key exchange
- Algorithms
Guiding Question:
How does Assymetric Cryptography power modern communications?
Resources:
- 5.4 Asymmetric Cryptography.pptx and 5.4 – Asymmetric Cryptography: Secrets – Student Activity Guide available on Google Classroom
Assignment:
- Read through the 5.4 Asymmetric Cryptography.pptx presentation in today’s class. We will use the information in the presentation along with what we learned yesterday about Asymmetric Cryptography to complete an in-class Lab Activity.
- Follow the instructions provided in the 5.4 – Asymmetric Cryptography: Secrets – Student Activity Guide in today’s Google Classroom Assignment Post to complete the lab activity.
Assigned: April 9th, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 10th, 2026