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EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)

Format

Self-paced (eLearning)

Vendor

EC-Council

Course Price

$1,399

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EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)

Overview

The EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES) course provides a thorough grounding in cryptography and encryption — covering symmetric and asymmetric algorithms, hashing, PKI, and practical applications. Professionals learn how to apply cryptographic techniques to protect data and communications.

Delivered online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership. Complete website checkout to complete and confirm enrollment.

Check the official course provider course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

Curriculum

  1. Cryptography Fundamentals

    • History and principles of cryptography
    • Symmetric encryption algorithms (AES, DES, 3DES)
    • Asymmetric encryption and key exchange (RSA, ECC)

  2. Hashing and Integrity

    • Hash functions (MD5, SHA family)
    • Digital signatures and certificates
    • HMAC and message authentication

  3. Public Key Infrastructure

    • PKI architecture and components
    • Certificate lifecycle management
    • Trust models and hierarchies

  4. Applied Cryptography

    • TLS/SSL and secure protocols
    • Disk and file encryption
    • Cryptographic attacks and countermeasures

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

  • Security engineers and architects
  • Developers building secure applications
  • IT professionals working with encryption systems
  • Anyone pursuing ECES certification

Prerequisites

  • Basic IT and networking knowledge
  • Foundational cybersecurity awareness

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply symmetric and asymmetric encryption techniques
  • Implement PKI and digital certificate systems
  • Use cryptographic protocols to secure communications
  • Identify and mitigate cryptographic vulnerabilities

Exam and credential requirements

Training and certification are separate steps. Review EC-Council's applicable examination, eligibility and completion requirements before scheduling your assessment. Purchasing a course does not itself award the credential. Voucher validity, retakes and credential maintenance follow the terms for your course and examination.

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • Practical learning resources supplied with the course package
  • ECES exam voucher

Confirm the assigned course version, access period, practical resources and exam-voucher terms in your enrollment information. Contact training@auditpartners.com before checkout if you need a particular package feature.

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