Cryptography

Duration

1 hour

Overview

This course begins by discussing the evolution of encryption, describing its importance, benefits and how pervasive encryption has only recently become a viable solution for organizations looking to meet data security requirements and compliance regulations. Major components of the z14 infrastructure are provided, describing how at-rest, and in-flight data associated with those components supports new and existing encryption capabilities.

Audience

This course is suitable for a wide range of people – from business managers, and security specialists, to general IT workers, who need both an overview of pervasive encryption capabilities, and a more technical look at how it is integrated into the latest IBM Z mainframe infrastructure.

Prerequisites

A general understanding of the organization’s IT infrastructure and data processing requirements.

Objectives

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

• Identify the benefits of implementing a pervasive encryption solution
• Describe how IBM Z mainframe platforms and their components support encryption practices

Course Content