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EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)

Format

Virtual

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 fully online and self-paced through AuditHive's EC-Council partnership.

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

What's Included

  • EC-Council official e-courseware
  • iLabs practice environment
  • ECES exam voucher ($400 value)

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