Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)

Description

Overview

The EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) program introduces professionals and students to the field of cryptography. The participants will learn the foundations of modern symmetric and key cryptography including the details of algorithms such as Feistel Networks, DES, and AES.

Many penetration testing professionals testing usually don’t attempt to crack cryptography. A basic knowledge of cryptanalysis is very beneficial to any penetration testing.
Objectives

Types of Encryption Standards and their differences
How to select the best standard for your organization
How to enhance your pen-testing knowledge in encryption
Correct and incorrect deployment of encryption technologies
Common mistakes made in implementing encryption technologies
Best practices when implementing encryption technologies

Prerequisites

Basic IP addressing knowledge.
Basic PC operating system navigation skills.
Basic internet usage skills.
Basic computer literacy.

Target Audience

Penetration Testers
Ethical Hackers
Vulnerability Assessment Auditors
Risk Assessment Administrators
Network Administrators
Application Security Engineers
Cyber Forensic Investigators/ Analyst and SOC Analyst
System Administrators/Engineers
Firewall Administrators and Network Managers/IT Managers