Introduction

Concrete Experience

Watch the video below

Mr. Robot Cypher Video

Objectives

• Define encryption and encoding and their role in securing data transmission.
• Differentiate between symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms.
• Understand common encryption methods such as AES, RSA, and DES and apply them.
• Explore encoding techniques
• Apply different cryptographic functions

Target Learning Objective (TLO) Knowledge and Skills

Condition:

• Given a classroom, applicable references, and a practical exercise, the Cyber Mission Force student will demonstrate an understanding of encryption and encoding.

Knowledge:

• Understand encoding
• Understand what makes different encryption algorithims stronger
• Know the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
• Identify applications that use encryption

Skills:

• Explain encryption and encoding concepts
• Compare symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms
• Identify and Describe common encryption methods
• Explore encoding techniques
• Apply cryptographic functions