Cryptography

The Cryptography domain encompasses the principles, means, and methods of disguising information to ensure its integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity.

This domain is covered in Chapter 8. Major topics include

• Use of cryptography to achieve security goals

• Cryptographic concepts, methodologies, and practices

• Private and public key algorithms

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

• Cryptography in Internet and e-mail applications

• Methods of attack