CISSP Chapter 6 : Cryptography and Symmetric Key Algorithms

CISSP Chapter 6 : Cryptography and Symmetric Key Algorithms Topics covered - 1. Domain Security Architecture Engineering 2. Assess Mitigate Vulnerabilities 3. Cryptographic Systems 4. Cryptographic Solutions 5. Cryptographic Life Cycle 6. Cryptographic Methods 7. Cryptographic Foundations 8. Goals of Cryptography 9. Confidentiality 10. Symmetric Cryptosystems 11. Asymmetric Cryptosystems 12. Data At Rest 13. Data In Transit 14. Data In Use 15. Integrity 16. Authentication 17. Nonrepudiation 18. Cryptography Concepts 19. Plaintext and Ciphertext 20. Encrypt and Decrypt 21. Kerckhoffs's Principle 22. Cryptovariables 23. Cryptography and Cryptanalysis 24. Cryptology and Cryptosystems 25. FIPS 140–3 Standard 26. Cryptographic Mathematics 27. Boolean Mathematics 28. Logical Operations 29. AND, OR, NOT, XOR 30. One-Way Functions 31. Nonce 32. Zero-Knowledge Proof 33. Split Knowledge 34. Key Escrow 35. Work Function 36. Ciphers and Codes 37. Transposition Ciphers 38. Caesar Cipher 39. Substitution Ciphers 40. Vigenère Cipher 41. One-Time Pads 42. Running Key Ciphers 43. Block Ciphers 44. Stream Ciphers 45. Symmetric Key Cryptography 46. Ephemeral Key 47. Symmetric Cryptography Weaknesses 48. Asymmetric Key Algorithms 49. Digital Signature Technology 50. Asymmetric Cryptography Strengths 51. Hybrid Cryptography 52. Symmetric Asymmetric Comparison 53. Block Cipher Modes 54. Electronic Codebook Mode (ECB) 55. Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) 56. Cipher Feedback (CFB) 57. Output Feedback (OFB) 58. Counter Mode (CTR) 59. Galois/Counter Mode (GCM) 60. CCM Mode 61. Data Encryption Standard (DES) 62. Triple DES (3DES) 63. International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) 64. Blowfish 65. SKIPJACK 66. Rivest Ciphers (RC Family) 67. Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 68. CAST Algorithms 69. Symmetric Algorithms Comparison 70. Symmetric Key Management 71. Offline Key Distribution 72. Public Key Encryption 73. Diffie–Hellman 74. Key Storage Destruction 75. Software-based Key Storage 76. Hardware-based Key Storage 77. Cloud-based Key Storage 78. Key Escrow and Recovery 79. Fair Cryptosystems 80. Escrowed Encryption Standard 81. Key Recovery Agents 82. Cryptographic Life Cycle 83. Cryptography Summary 84. Study Essentials 🎧 AudioCert – The Official Study Guide, Brought to Life 🎧 AudioCert is more than a podcast—it’s your on-the-go mentor for conquering cybersecurity, networking, and IT certifications. Every episode is built directly from the official study guides, ensuring you get complete, accurate, and exam-ready coverage—not shortcuts or summaries. From CISSP to CEH, Security+ to CCSP, we turn dense chapters into engaging, real-world audio lessons designed for busy professionals who learn best on the move. Complex concepts are simplified with practical analogies and relatable examples, so the knowledge sticks. 🔑 Why Learners Choose AudioCert: • 100% Official Content – Every lesson drawn only from official study guides. • Full Exam Coverage – All chapters, all domains, nothing left behind. • Real-World Clarity – Technical concepts explained through analogies that make sense. • Anywhere Learning – Perfect for your commute, gym sessions, or downtime. 📘 Certifications We Cover: • (ISC)² – CISSP, CCSP, SSCP • EC-Council – CEH, CHFI, and more • CompTIA – Security+, Network+, CySA+ • …plus other leading certifications. ✅ Plug in. ✅ Tune out distractions. ✅ Master the official material—one chapter at a time. With AudioCert, the official study guide doesn’t stay on your shelf—it moves with you.