EC-Council CAST® — Cryptography Deep Dive®

The EC-Council Centre of Advanced Security Training has arrived at Firebrand Training. This three-day Cryptography Deep Dive course is an in-depth look at the field of cryptography. All modern security depends on cryptography; from using SSL to secure bank transactions, to encrypting e-commerce purchases.

You will learn about:

• Number theory and discrete mathematics
• Symmetric algorithms
• Asymmetric algorithms
• Cryptanalysis
• Steganography
• The history of cryptography
• Latest and key cryptographic methods
• Hashing and digital certificates
• Better encryption and decryption
• The fundamentals of L0phtCrack and Brute-force tools
• Both manual and computerised cryptanalysis tools

Note: this course doesn't include an exam, but you'll become Cryptography Deep Dive certified.

9x Accredited Training Centre of the Year

Firebrand Training has again won the EC-Council Accredited Training Centre of the Year Award, from a Training Partner network that has more than 700 training centres across 107 countries. This extends a record-breaking run of successive awards to nine years.

Jay Bavisi, President of EC-Council said: “The annual EC-Council Awards highlights the commitment and achievements of our global partners and trainers that have contributed to the information security community.”

Module 1: History and Introduction

• Atbash cipher
• Caesar Cipher
• Rot 13
• Cipher Wheel
• Vigenere Cipher
• Enigma Machine
• Kerkchoff’s Principle
• Overview of modern cryptographic approaches

Module 2: Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics

• Information Theory
  • Diffusion
  • Confusion
  • Avalanche
• Prime Numbers
  • Generating Prime Numbers
  • Euler’s Totient
• Mod operations
• Fibonacci Numbers
• Random and Pseudo Random Numbers
• Pseudo-Hadamard transform

Module 3: Symmetric Algorithms

• Block v Stream Ciphers
• DES
• 3DES
• AES
• Blowfish
• Twofish
• Skipjack
• RC4
• Hashing
  • MD5 and MD6
  • SHA1 – SHA 512
  • Fork 256
  • RIPEMD-160
  • Gost (note this is used by the Russian military so is of interest to DoD).
  • Tiger
• Symmetric Algorithm Methods
  • Electronic codebook (ECB)
  • Initialization vector (IV)
  • Cipher-block chaining (CBC)
  • Propagating cipher-block chaining (PCBC)
  • Cipher feedback (CFB)
  • Output feedback (OFB)
  • Counter (CTR)

Tools used in this section:

• CryptoBench
• CryptTool 2.0

Module 4: Asymmetric Algorithms

• RSA
• Elliptic Curve
• El Gamal
• DSA
• Digital Signatures and Certificates

Module 5: Cryptanalysis

• Chosen ciphertext only
• Chosen plain text
• Ciphertext only
• Kasiski Examination
• Differential Cryptanalysis
• Linear Cryptanalysis
• Integral Cryptanalysis
• Mod –n cryptanalysis
• Brute Force

Tools used in this lesson:

• L0phtCrack
• Brutus

Module 6: Steganography

• Historical
• Image
• Video
• Audio
• Steganalysis

Tools used in this lesson:

• Invisible Secrets 2.1
• MP3 Stego

Module 7: Additional Topics

• Quantum Cryptography
  • Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
• Multikey cryptographic methods
• Wireless
  • WEP
  • WPA
  • WPA2
• SSL/TLS
• PKI

Official EC-Council Courseware

• CAST 615 - Cryptography Deep Dive

You should be familiar with IT security best practices, the basics of TCP/IP networking, and basic programming concepts. You should also be familiar with Metasploit and VMware.

Knowledge of programming languages isn't necessary, but it is beneficial if you have exposure to a common programming or scripting language such as Python, Perl, Ruby, C, C++, or Assembly. A programming background is not required, but you will be writing lots of code in class.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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