Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management

Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management: Overview & Verdict

Welcome to Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management! In asymmetric cryptography or public-key cryptography, the sender and the receiver use a pair of public-private keys, as opposed to the same symmetric key, and therefore their cryptographic operations are asymmetric. This course will first review the principles of asymmetric cryptography and describe how the use of the pair of keys can provide different security properties. Then, we will study the popular asymmetric schemes in the RSA ciph

The course sits in the Business section of Coursera, next to material aimed at the same level, which makes it easy to continue once you finish.

It is taught by University of Colorado System, delivered in en — useful context when you are deciding whether Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management fits the time you have this week.

What you need before starting

• • A free Coursera account (takes under a minute to create)
• • A laptop, tablet or phone with a stable internet connection
• • Curiosity about business and a couple of free hours per week

About University of Colorado System

University of Colorado System teaches Asymmetric Cryptography and Key Management. The lessons follow a consistent structure and the Q&A section stays active, which is a good signal of ongoing support.

Our verdict: Worth claiming if business is on your list this quarter — a paid course at $0 is hard to argue with. Enroll now even if you plan to start later — access stays with your account after the coupon expires.