Basic Crypto Course (BCC)

This two-and-a-half-day course is for those who require an overview of cryptography and cryptographic services. The course is broken into the following four sessions: Overview of Cryptography, Symmetric Key Cryptography, Public Key Cryptography & Side Channel Attacks. A particular emphasis throughout the course is the differences between symmetric key and public (asymmetric) key cryptography. The assumed mathematical background is minimal; however, mathematics underpins nearly all aspects of cryptology (cryptography and cryptanalysis) so some mathematics is required. The necessary math topics are provided in read-ahead materials and are reviewed in the course. Class sizes are limited to 24 students.

Objectives

Students who complete this course will have a basic knowledge of AT cryptography techniques.

Target Audience

This course is designed for AT Community engineers who need a basic knowledge of AT Cryptography. Attendance will be on a strict Need-To-Know basis.

Prerequisites

• Valid Need to Know

Credit

The AT Basic Crypto Course will count towards 16 hours of APDP continuing education credits.