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Encryption Types and Protocols

April 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn about some of the technical details behind encryption. We'll compare symmetric encryption to asymmetric, then look into specific protocols, types and techniques of encryption.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of simple computer security principles
Familiarity with how data gets transmitted over a network
Awareness of basic encryption concepts

Related certifications

LPI Security Essentials

Related Job Functions

Linux security specialist
Linux network administrator
Cybersecurity analyst

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Asymmetric Encryption (6:12)

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