Cryptography for Developers

Course Overview

Cryptography is essential for securing modern applications, but it’s notoriously easy to implement incorrectly. This course teaches developers how to use cryptography effectively and securely.

What You’ll Learn

Understand core cryptographic concepts and algorithms
Implement encryption, hashing, and signing in your code
Avoid common cryptographic pitfalls
Choose the right cryptographic tools for your needs
Build secure communication systems

Hands-On Projects

Build an encrypted messaging system
Implement secure password storage
Create a certificate authority
Develop a secure API with proper authentication

This course focuses on practical, real-world applications of cryptography with extensive coding exercises.

Enroll now to master cryptography for secure software development.

Detailed Syllabus

Cryptography Fundamentals

Core concepts and mathematical foundations

Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption
Block Ciphers and Stream Ciphers
Cryptographic Hash Functions
Random Number Generation

Practical Encryption

Implementing encryption in applications

AES Encryption
RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography
Key Management Best Practices
Common Implementation Mistakes

Authentication & Integrity

Ensuring data authenticity and integrity

Message Authentication Codes (MAC)
Digital Signatures
Certificate Management
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Secure Protocols

Cryptographic protocols in practice

TLS/SSL Deep Dive
Secure Communication Patterns
Key Exchange Protocols
Perfect Forward Secrecy