Introduction to Cryptography

This two-day course offers an introduction to the essential principles of cryptography, focusing on its importance in securing data and communications in the digital age.

Participants will explore foundational concepts, key algorithms, and practical applications of cryptography, empowering them to understand and implement cryptographic solutions in their respective roles.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand fundamental concepts and terminology in cryptography.
• Recognize the importance and applications of cryptography in IT.
• Be familiar with best practices for implementing cryptographic solutions.
• Gain hands-on experience with basic cryptographic tools.

1. IT Professionals: Individuals working in IT departments who need to understand cryptographic principles for their roles.
2. System Administrators: Professionals responsible for securing systems and networks, requiring knowledge of encryption techniques and practices.
3. Network Engineers: Those involved in designing and maintaining secure communication channels, including VPNs and SSL/TLS.
4. Information Security Specialists: Entry-level security professionals looking to gain foundational knowledge in cryptography.
5. Business Analysts: Professionals who need to understand security policies and practices related to data protection and cryptographic compliance.
6. Compliance Officers: Individuals responsible for ensuring that organizations adhere to legal and regulatory requirements concerning data security.
7. Project Managers: Managers overseeing IT projects that involve data security and require a basic understanding of cryptographic tools and practices.

Prerequisites

No prior programming skills are required, making it accessible to a wide range of IT professionals and related roles. Basic familiarity with IT concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Hong Kong born cybersecurity solutions consultant
• Over 10 years’ experience in smart card industry
• From hardware security to software secure element
• Serving customers in telco and financial institutions
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) awarded by International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
• Advanced Certificated in Learning for Performance (ACLP) awarded by Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), SUSS