Encryption and Cryptography Essentials
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Taught by IBM Skills Network Team
Information TechnologyComputer Science
About the course
Over 10,600 confirmed breaches were reported globally in 2024, exposing millions of records, including sensitive healthcare and financial data. Organizations need cybersecurity professionals who can protect them against this costly risk. This Encryption and Cryptography Essentials course gives aspiring cybersecurity professionals job-ready skills in encryption, hashing, and digital signatures—key competencies employers are looking for. You’ll master symmetric (AES) and asymmetric (RSA) encryp
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