Encrypting Data Using OpenSSL | Security+ Cryptography Labs (Ep.32)

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In this episode, you’ll get practical experience with OpenSSL, the open-source toolkit used to implement encryption, certificate generation, hashing, and key management. These concepts are central to the Operations and Incident Response and Architecture and Design domains of the CompTIA Security+ (Exam SY0-701).

✅ What You’ll Learn:
How to generate public/private key pairs
How to encrypt and decrypt files using RSA and AES
How to create self-signed certificates
How to hash files and verify data integrity using SHA256

🧠 Why This Matters:
Cryptography is the backbone of cybersecurity — and OpenSSL is one of the most widely used tools to practice it. From securing websites to verifying file integrity, OpenSSL gives you hands-on experience with real cryptographic functions tested on Security+.

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🔍 FAQs
What is OpenSSL?
A command-line toolkit for performing cryptographic operations such as encryption, key generation, and certificate management.

Who uses it?
System administrators, penetration testers, developers, and security engineers.

Where is it used?
In everything from HTTPS connections and VPNs to secure file transfers and digital signatures.

Why is it important for Security+?
Security+ expects you to understand encryption, hashing, key management, and certificate functions — all of which OpenSSL covers.

How is it used in real-world cybersecurity?
To generate and inspect SSL/TLS certificates, verify file integrity, create test keys, and troubleshoot encrypted communications.

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