EC-Council CAST Cryptography Deep Dive certification | 3-day course

Overview

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.

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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.”

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Benefits

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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Curriculum

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

What's Included

Official EC-Council Courseware

CAST 615 - Cryptography Deep Dive

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

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.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	21/2/2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	26/6/2024 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	7/8/2024 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	18/9/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	30/10/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	11/12/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

EC-Council - EC-Council CAST Cryptography Deep Dive course