Cryptography Basics with AI
Hashing, TLS, and keys — plus AI pitfalls (hallucinated crypto & secret leakage)
Module 1
Hashing
Hash functions, modern algorithms, password salting, and a safe cracking lab.
5 lessons
Module 2
Encryption Types
AES, RSA, PKI, and digital signatures—the building blocks of secure communication.
5 lessons
Module 3
TLS & HTTPS
TLS handshakes, certificates, CAs, and a hands-on certificate analysis lab.
5 lessons
Module 4
Crypto in Practice
Common crypto mistakes, key hygiene, and a final cryptography quiz.
4 lessons
Module 5
Password Storage Done Right
Understand salted hashing — never store plaintext.
5 lessons
Module 6
Symmetric Crypto Workflows
Encrypt/decrypt YOUR lab files with openssl.
5 lessons
Module 7
Public Key Workflows
Generate a practice RSA keypair for learning.
5 lessons
Module 8
TLS Debugging
Inspect certificates for sites you intentionally open.
5 lessons
Module 9
Crypto Mistakes Awareness
Recognize classic mistakes without building attack tools.
5 lessons
Module 10
AI-Assisted Cryptography Basics Practice
Use AI Mentor and AI-era threat literacy safely inside Cryptography Basics — own lab only.
5 lessons