This course covers advanced cryptographic protocols, public key infrastructure, and cloud and virtualization security, three interconnected areas that define how modern IT environments protect data and identity. Covering approximately 4.5 hours of expert instruction, learners develop the skills to implement applied cryptography, manage PKI infrastructure, and secure cloud workloads and virtual environments.

Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security

Applied Cryptography, PKI, & Cloud Security
This course is part of CompTIA Security+ Specialization



Instructors: Dan LaChance
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5 hours to complete
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What you'll learn
How to implement advanced cryptographic protocols including TLS, IPSec, and key management solutions to protect data in transit and at rest
How to manage PKI infrastructure, configure digital certificates, and apply certificate-based authentication across enterprise environments
How to apply cloud security controls using the shared responsibility model and secure IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments and virtual infrastructure
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May 2026
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