Cryptology Insight

Date: 12/01/2026
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Credit: 1 Hour

 

Course Description

Protecting engineering information requires more than restricting access to files. Engineers also need to recognize how information can be intercepted, altered, or falsely attributed—and how cryptography helps address these risks.

This basic, one-hour webinar introduces the principles of cryptography and its role in securing digital information and communications. Participants will explore four central security objectives: confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and nonrepudiation. The discussion explains how these objectives support the protection of technical documents, electronic communications, and other sensitive information used in engineering practice.

Participants will examine the basic purposes of encryption, cryptographic hashing, and digital signatures, emphasizing the differences between protecting information from disclosure, detecting changes, and verifying its source. The webinar also highlights the importance of protecting cryptographic keys and recognizing the limitations of cryptographic safeguards. This introductory foundation will help engineers communicate more effectively about information security and recognize where additional technical expertise is needed.
 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the role of cryptography in protecting digital information and communications from unauthorized access or manipulation.
2. Distinguish among confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and nonrepudiation.
3. Explain the basic purposes of encryption, cryptographic hashing, and digital signatures.
4. Match common information security needs in engineering practice to appropriate cryptographic functions.
5. Recognize how compromised keys, improper implementation, and insecure handling of information can undermine cryptographic protection.

Course Number:  LWP120126
Field of Study: Engineeering Management
Level: Basic
Presenter:
Ronald Finger
Prerequisites: 
None