Mastering Public Key Infrastructure Fundamentals
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals, enabling participants to design, implement, and manage a secure PKI infrastructure. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Curriculum Module 1: Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Definition and Overview of PKI
- History and Evolution of PKI
- Key Concepts: Public Key Cryptography, Digital Signatures, and Certificates
- PKI Components: Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, and Repositories
- PKI Applications: Secure Email, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Secure Web Transactions
Module 2: Public Key Cryptography Fundamentals
- Introduction to Public Key Cryptography
- Types of Public Key Algorithms: RSA, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), and Diffie-Hellman
- Key Pair Generation and Management
- Digital Signatures: Creation, Verification, and Validation
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key Cryptography
Module 3: Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs)
- Role and Responsibilities of Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- Types of CAs: Root CAs, Intermediate CAs, and Issuing CAs
- Certificate Issuance and Management Processes
- Registration Authorities (RAs): Role, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
- CA and RA Security Considerations
Module 4: Digital Certificates and Certificate Management
- Digital Certificate Formats: X.509, PFX, and PEM
- Certificate Contents: Subject, Issuer, Validity Period, and Extensions
- Certificate Types: SSL/TLS, Code Signing, and Email Encryption
- Certificate Management: Issuance, Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- Certificate Validation and Verification
Module 5: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architecture and Design
- PKI Architecture: Hierarchical, Cross-Certification, and Bridge CA Models
- PKI Design Considerations: Scalability, Security, and High Availability
- Certificate Path Validation and Certificate Chain Construction
- PKI Interoperability and Cross-Certification
- PKI and Cloud Services
Module 6: Implementing and Managing a PKI
- PKI Implementation Planning and Design
- Certificate Authority (CA) Configuration and Management
- Registration Authority (RA) Configuration and Management
- Certificate Issuance and Management
- PKI Monitoring and Maintenance
Module 7: PKI Security and Risk Management
- PKI Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- PKI Risk Management: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
- CA and RA Security Best Practices
- Certificate Security: Validation, Verification, and Pinning
- PKI Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Module 8: Advanced PKI Topics
- Advanced Certificate Topics: Attribute Certificates and Qualified Certificates
- PKI and Emerging Technologies: IoT, Blockchain, and Cloud
- PKI Interoperability and Standards
- PKI and Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- PKI and Secure Communication Protocols
Module 9: Case Studies and Hands-on Projects
- Real-world PKI Case Studies: Analysis and Discussion
- Hands-on Projects: Designing and Implementing a PKI
- PKI Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
- PKI Planning and Design Exercises
- PKI Implementation and Management Exercises
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Covers the latest PKI concepts and technologies
- Personalized Learning: Self-paced learning with lifetime access
- Expert Instructors: Industry experts with extensive PKI experience
- Certification: Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible Learning: Mobile-accessible and user-friendly platform
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and community support
- Actionable Insights: Practical knowledge and real-world applications
- Hands-on Projects: Real-world projects and case studies
- Bite-sized Lessons: Short and focused lessons for easy learning
- Lifetime Access: Access to course materials for a lifetime
- Gamification: Quizzes and challenges to enhance learning
- Progress Tracking: Track your progress and stay motivated
Upon Completion Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals.,
Module 1: Introduction to Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Definition and Overview of PKI
- History and Evolution of PKI
- Key Concepts: Public Key Cryptography, Digital Signatures, and Certificates
- PKI Components: Certificate Authorities, Registration Authorities, and Repositories
- PKI Applications: Secure Email, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Secure Web Transactions
Module 2: Public Key Cryptography Fundamentals
- Introduction to Public Key Cryptography
- Types of Public Key Algorithms: RSA, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), and Diffie-Hellman
- Key Pair Generation and Management
- Digital Signatures: Creation, Verification, and Validation
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key Cryptography
Module 3: Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs)
- Role and Responsibilities of Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- Types of CAs: Root CAs, Intermediate CAs, and Issuing CAs
- Certificate Issuance and Management Processes
- Registration Authorities (RAs): Role, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
- CA and RA Security Considerations
Module 4: Digital Certificates and Certificate Management
- Digital Certificate Formats: X.509, PFX, and PEM
- Certificate Contents: Subject, Issuer, Validity Period, and Extensions
- Certificate Types: SSL/TLS, Code Signing, and Email Encryption
- Certificate Management: Issuance, Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- Certificate Validation and Verification
Module 5: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Architecture and Design
- PKI Architecture: Hierarchical, Cross-Certification, and Bridge CA Models
- PKI Design Considerations: Scalability, Security, and High Availability
- Certificate Path Validation and Certificate Chain Construction
- PKI Interoperability and Cross-Certification
- PKI and Cloud Services
Module 6: Implementing and Managing a PKI
- PKI Implementation Planning and Design
- Certificate Authority (CA) Configuration and Management
- Registration Authority (RA) Configuration and Management
- Certificate Issuance and Management
- PKI Monitoring and Maintenance
Module 7: PKI Security and Risk Management
- PKI Security Threats and Vulnerabilities
- PKI Risk Management: Identification, Assessment, and Mitigation
- CA and RA Security Best Practices
- Certificate Security: Validation, Verification, and Pinning
- PKI Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Module 8: Advanced PKI Topics
- Advanced Certificate Topics: Attribute Certificates and Qualified Certificates
- PKI and Emerging Technologies: IoT, Blockchain, and Cloud
- PKI Interoperability and Standards
- PKI and Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- PKI and Secure Communication Protocols
Module 9: Case Studies and Hands-on Projects
- Real-world PKI Case Studies: Analysis and Discussion
- Hands-on Projects: Designing and Implementing a PKI
- PKI Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving
- PKI Planning and Design Exercises
- PKI Implementation and Management Exercises