Title: Scope of Course
Course: Introduction to SSL/PKI > Section: Scope of Course

Scope of Course

The scope of the course...

The course is an introduction SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) which is used by SSL. It is designed for people who are unfamiliar with SSL but need secure communications with VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), web servers, or other applications. It is not an in-depth look, but an overview with enough information to get you started understanding and using SSL.

The course is lecture with some hands on activities. The student will generate certificates and use them in a demonstration client and server application.

The class will cover...

- PKI
  - What is PKI
  - Symmetrical/Asymmetrical Keys
  - Third Party Trust
  - Encryption/Decryption
  - Digital Signature
  - What is a PKI Certificate
- SSL
  - What is SSL/TLS
  - How Does SSL Work
  - How does SSL uses PKI

The class will very briefly touch on...

- Two Factor Authentication
- Where to Get More Information