Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

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Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design

Instructors: Vinayak Tanksale

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

3 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Data Encryption Standard

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7 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

Introduction of basic principles and applications of cybersecurity. Topics include symmetric and asymmetric encryption and decryption algorithms, hashing techniques, digital certificates, digital signatures, message authentication codes, authentication, malware, and security of systems such as networks, operating systems, software, and databases.

Upon successfully completing this course, the student should be able to: describe symmetric and asymmetric cryptographic algorithms, demonstrate security application development skills, compare key distribution algorithms, compare authentication techniques, explain transport layer security, and demonstrate proficiency in the security of systems and applications such as email, networking, database, and operating systems.

This module provides an overview of the basic concepts of cryptography, including encryption, decryption, and cryptographic algorithms. It lays the groundwork for understanding the principles and practices of secure communication.

What's included

8 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

8 videos Total 40 minutes

Ball State University Coursera Open Content 2 minutes
Welcome to CS 647 4 minutes
Meet Your Instructor, Vinayak Tanksale, Ph.D. 1 minute
Introduction to Cybersecurity 7 minutes
Security Challenges 6 minutes
Attacks and Services 8 minutes
Keyless Single-Key Two-Key Algorithms 6 minutes
Network Security and Trust 7 minutes

4 readings Total 210 minutes

Getting Started 10 minutes
CS 647 Course Syllabus 10 minutes
Learning Guide for each module 10 minutes
Module 1 Reading and Notes 180 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 1 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Introduce Yourself 10 minutes

This module introduces various mathematical theorems related to number theory that are extensively used in asymmetric encryption algorithms.

What's included

4 videos2 readings1 assignment

This module delves into historical encryption methods such as Caesar cipher, monoalphabetic substitution, and transposition techniques. It explores their strengths and weaknesses, providing context for modern cryptographic techniques.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments

8 videos Total 43 minutes

Module 3: Classical Encryption 2 minutes
Terms and Definitions 7 minutes
Introduction to Symmetric Cryptosystems 7 minutes
Substitution and Permutation Ciphers 5 minutes
Vigenere Cipher 6 minutes
Playfair Cipher 5 minutes
Vernam Cipher 5 minutes
Types of Attacks 5 minutes

1 reading Total 180 minutes

Module 3 Reading and Notes 180 minutes

2 assignments Total 210 minutes

Assignment 1 180 minutes
Quiz 3 30 minutes

Focusing on block ciphers, this module introduces DES as a foundational symmetric encryption algorithm. It discusses its structure, modes of operation, and its significance in cryptographic history.

What's included

6 videos1 reading1 assignment

6 videos Total 34 minutes

Module 4: Symmetric Encryption and Data Encryption Standard 3 minutes
Symmetric Encryption 5 minutes
Confusion and Diffusion 7 minutes
Feistel Encryption and Decryption 5 minutes
Feistel Properties 6 minutes
Data Encryption Standard 8 minutes

1 reading Total 180 minutes

Module 4 Reading and Notes 180 minutes

1 assignment Total 30 minutes

Quiz 4 30 minutes

Building upon the discussion of DES, this module introduces the AES algorithm, which has become the standard for symmetric encryption. It covers its design principles, security features, and its adoption as a global encryption standard.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

Build toward a degree

This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Ball State University. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

Instructors

Vinayak Tanksale

Ball State University

3 Courses 821 learners

Dr. Jennifer Coy

Ball State University

2 Courses 7,426 learners

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Ball State University

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