Mastering Public Key Infrastructure Fundamentals and Implementation Details
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals and implementation details. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.
Course Curriculum Chapter 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 Certificate Repositories
- PKI Applications: Secure Email, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Secure Web Transactions
Chapter 2: Public Key Cryptography Fundamentals
- Introduction to Public Key Cryptography
- Types of Public Key Algorithms: RSA, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange
- Key Pair Generation and Management
- Digital Signatures: Creation, Verification, and Validation
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key Cryptography
Chapter 3: Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs)
- Role and Responsibilities of Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- Types of Certificate Authorities: Root CAs, Intermediate CAs, and Subordinate CAs
- Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy and Certificate Chains
- Registration Authorities (RAs): Role, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
- CA and RA Communication: Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) and Certificate Issuance
Chapter 4: Digital Certificates and Certificate Management
- Digital Certificate Formats: X.509, PFX, and PEM
- Certificate Contents: Subject, Issuer, Validity Period, and Extensions
- Certificate Types: Server, Client, Code Signing, and Email Certificates
- Certificate Management: Issuance, Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
Chapter 5: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Implementation
- PKI Deployment: Planning, Design, and Implementation
- PKI Components: Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Certificate Repositories, and Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- PKI Configuration: Certificate Profiles, Certificate Policies, and Certificate Practices Statements (CPS)
- PKI Interoperability: Cross-Certification, Bridge CAs, and Certificate Validation
- PKI Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation Strategies
Chapter 6: Advanced PKI Topics
- Advanced Certificate Topics: Attribute Certificates, Qualified Certificates, and Privilege Management Infrastructure (PMI)
- PKI and Identity Management: Integration and Interoperability
- PKI and Cloud Computing: Cloud-Based Certificate Authorities and Certificate Management
- PKI and Internet of Things (IoT): Device Identity and Authentication
- PKI and Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Computing
Chapter 7: PKI Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- PKI Troubleshooting: Common Issues and Solutions
- PKI Maintenance: Certificate Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- PKI Monitoring: Certificate Expiration, Certificate Validation, and Certificate Revocation
- PKI Auditing and Compliance: Regulatory Requirements and Industry Standards
- PKI Documentation: Certificate Policies, Certificate Practices Statements (CPS), and PKI Disclosure Statements
Course Features - Interactive and Engaging: Video lessons, quizzes, and hands-on projects
- Comprehensive and Up-to-date: Covers the latest PKI concepts, technologies, and best practices
- Personalized Learning: Self-paced learning with lifetime access to course materials
- Expert Instructors: Industry experts with extensive experience in PKI
- Certification: Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace, anytime, and anywhere
- User-friendly and Mobile-accessible: Course materials accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Community-driven: Discussion forums and community support
- Actionable Insights and Hands-on Projects: Practical experience with real-world PKI scenarios
- Bite-sized Lessons: Short, focused lessons for easy learning
- Gamification and Progress Tracking: Quizzes, badges, and progress tracking to enhance learning experience
What You'll Receive Upon Completion A certificate issued by The Art of Service, confirming your mastery of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) fundamentals and implementation details.,
Chapter 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 Certificate Repositories
- PKI Applications: Secure Email, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and Secure Web Transactions
Chapter 2: Public Key Cryptography Fundamentals
- Introduction to Public Key Cryptography
- Types of Public Key Algorithms: RSA, Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), and Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange
- Key Pair Generation and Management
- Digital Signatures: Creation, Verification, and Validation
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Public Key Cryptography
Chapter 3: Certificate Authorities (CAs) and Registration Authorities (RAs)
- Role and Responsibilities of Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- Types of Certificate Authorities: Root CAs, Intermediate CAs, and Subordinate CAs
- Certificate Authority (CA) Hierarchy and Certificate Chains
- Registration Authorities (RAs): Role, Responsibilities, and Best Practices
- CA and RA Communication: Certificate Signing Requests (CSRs) and Certificate Issuance
Chapter 4: Digital Certificates and Certificate Management
- Digital Certificate Formats: X.509, PFX, and PEM
- Certificate Contents: Subject, Issuer, Validity Period, and Extensions
- Certificate Types: Server, Client, Code Signing, and Email Certificates
- Certificate Management: Issuance, Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP)
Chapter 5: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Implementation
- PKI Deployment: Planning, Design, and Implementation
- PKI Components: Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), Certificate Repositories, and Certificate Authorities (CAs)
- PKI Configuration: Certificate Profiles, Certificate Policies, and Certificate Practices Statements (CPS)
- PKI Interoperability: Cross-Certification, Bridge CAs, and Certificate Validation
- PKI Security: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation Strategies
Chapter 6: Advanced PKI Topics
- Advanced Certificate Topics: Attribute Certificates, Qualified Certificates, and Privilege Management Infrastructure (PMI)
- PKI and Identity Management: Integration and Interoperability
- PKI and Cloud Computing: Cloud-Based Certificate Authorities and Certificate Management
- PKI and Internet of Things (IoT): Device Identity and Authentication
- PKI and Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Quantum Computing
Chapter 7: PKI Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- PKI Troubleshooting: Common Issues and Solutions
- PKI Maintenance: Certificate Renewal, Revocation, and Suspension
- PKI Monitoring: Certificate Expiration, Certificate Validation, and Certificate Revocation
- PKI Auditing and Compliance: Regulatory Requirements and Industry Standards
- PKI Documentation: Certificate Policies, Certificate Practices Statements (CPS), and PKI Disclosure Statements