Security+™ Fast Pass

Chapter 4. Basics of Cryptography

The Following CompTIA Security+ Exam Objectives Are Covered in This Chapter:

• 4.1 Be able to identify and explain the following different kinds of cryptographic algorithms

  • Hashing

  • Symmetric

  • Asymmetric

• 4.2 Understand how cryptography addresses the following security concepts

  • Confidentiality

  • Integrity

    • Digital Signatures

  • Authentication

  • Non-Repudiation

    • Digital Signatures

  • Access Control

• 4.3 Understand and be able to explain the following concepts of PKI (Public Key Infrastructure)

  • Certificates

    • Certificate Policies

    • Certificate Practice Statements

  • Revocation

  • Trust Models

• 4.4 Identify and be able to differentiate different cryptographic standards and protocols

• 4.5 Understand and be able to explain the following concepts of Key Management ...