This course provides an overview of the key concepts of a public key infrastructure and how it relates to tokens and applications. This course is a prerequisite to AET Certified Professional Trainings.

Audience
IT professionals who need to understand the fundamentals of PKI.

Course Duration
1 day, 9:00 to 17:00

Prerequisites
None

Course Objectives

• Understand the cryptographic fundamentals of PKI
• Understand PKI standards
• Understand the use of smart cards and token
• Understand how certificates are employed in applications

Course Topics

• Cryptography
• Public Key Technologies
• Public Key Infrastructure
• X.509 certificates
• Trusted Third Parties and CA's
• PKCS standards
• Smart cards & tokens
• Applications supporting certificates