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Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography
This Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography course equips you with practical skills to apply cryptographic tools and technologies for real-world security challenges.
You will gain capabilities to design, evaluate, and apply cryptographic solutions across enterprise and emerging technology contexts.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Apply foundational cryptographic building blocks, including symmetric/asymmetric encryption and Public-Key Infrastructure (PKI).
•Secure data at rest and in motion, using full-disk encryption and ensuring authenticity.
• Utilize cryptography in network security protocols, VPNs, wireless systems, and anonymous browsing technologies like TOR.
• Protect intellectual property, software integrity, and operate within secure hardware environments such as HSMs and Trusted Execution Environments.
• Understand the cryptographic core of blockchain systems for distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and secure voting.
• Prepare for future privacy-preserving technologies like Homomorphic Encryption, Federated Learning, Multi-Party Computation, and post-quantum cryptography.
This course is for cyber security professionals, software engineers, or tech decision-makers.
To be successful, you should have a basic understanding of computer networks and fundamental security concepts.
Duration
7 Months
Institution
Macquarie University
Format
Online
Eligibility Criteria
school
Academic Foundation
A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Macquarie University.
language
Language Proficiency
English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.
Detailed Fees Breakdown
Base Tuition Fee
$172
Total Est. Investment
$172
Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.
Academic Trajectory
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Cyber Security: Applied Cryptography program at Macquarie University are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.