Understanding Encryption, Hashing, and Digital Signatures (Linux+ Objective 2.1.1)
A comprehensive overview of key cryptographic concepts including encryption, hashing, digital signatures, and certificate authorities, clarifying their differences and applications.

Shawn Powers
3.5K views β’ Jun 1, 2023

About this video
Even if you understand public/private keypairs, the difference between encryption and hashing, much less digital signatures and certificate authorities, can be overwhelming. This video should clear up any confusion, PLUS help prepare you for the Linux+ certification. If that's something you're into. :)
00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Poor life choices and bad dancing
01:11 - Public/private keypairs
04:05 - Hashes
05:28 - Digital signatures
08:46 - TLS/SSL web browser sessions
13:10 - Certificate authorities
14:17 - Self-signed certificates
The CompTIA Linux+ objectives are available here: https://snar.co/plusobjectives
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00:00 - Introduction
00:57 - Poor life choices and bad dancing
01:11 - Public/private keypairs
04:05 - Hashes
05:28 - Digital signatures
08:46 - TLS/SSL web browser sessions
13:10 - Certificate authorities
14:17 - Self-signed certificates
The CompTIA Linux+ objectives are available here: https://snar.co/plusobjectives
WAYS TO SUPPORT SHAWN
---------------------------------------------
Patreon: https://patreon.com/shawnp0wers
Merch: https://store.nerdlings.net
SuperStickers, etc!
WAYS TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER
-------------------------------------------------------
1) Be Kind
2) Answer comments/questions here
3) Ask/Answer questions on our Discord: https://snar.co/discord
WAYS TO FIND SHAWN OTHER PLACES
----------------------------------------------------------------
Landing Page: https://shawnp0wers.com
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3.5K
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Duration
16:51
Published
Jun 1, 2023
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