Learning Cryptography and Network Security

4. Watch the video series for Learning Cryptography and Network Security on LinkedInLearning.com. (You need to be logged in to NU Single Sign-On for the link to work).
Learning Cryptography and Network Security (1 hr 45m) – Video Link
Write a 2-page paper on what you learned from the video series.
Describe how you would use the information to solve business requirements supporting the protection of data.
Identify any areas not mentioned in the video that would add value when designing an infrastructure.

In terms of the security of your networks or systems as well as data, having an underlying knowledge of cryptography is vital. My knowledge of both modern and past applications of encryption has enhanced by taking this course. The new techniques include Asymmetric and symmetric encryption algorithms, hashing, and encryption. I also learned how to use cryptography in a real-world setting to ensure the integrity and security of data through the use of messages digests and passwords. This is important as securing data when it is being transferred from threats as well as new methods of attack is vital to ensuring the security of data. When working with cloud-based systems enterprises must maintain a particular degree of vigilance as the data is transferred across networks more often than it is in the on-premises arrangement (Smallcombe 2021). The use of strict security procedures for data transfers can bring many benefits including the protection against data breaches and loss and the ongoing compliance with regulations, the elimination of the time it takes to access information, and the improvement of accessibility to the data.