Crypto Basics - WTIA November Security SIG November 3, 2008

Everyone who goes online is involved with computer security at some level, especially if placing an order via the Internet. There is an assumption that your communications are secure, but what is going on under the covers?

This session will give you a high level understanding of how cryptography works with resolving security problems. The presentation will look at how security techniques that can be implemented through the use of security protocols. The focus is on understanding cryptography basics with no math is involved.

This session will cover:

Types of encryption
Types of hashing
Types of keys
Key sizes
Authentication
Security standards
Reference
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Presenter: Mark Espe, CISSP

For more than ten years, Mark has focused on computer security programming, applied cryptography, designing and implementing secure network protocols, security standards, and security best practices. He is a Senior Security Developer at NetMotion Wireless, Inc. Mark holds a BSEE, BS Math, and MSEE from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.

Official Website: http://www.washingtontechnology.org/pages/events/events_events_wsaevent.asp?id=0811SIGSEC