Cryptography / Encryption & Impact of Quantum Computing

Course Description

5 Hours of NASBA-Certified Auditing CPE

1 CPE hour = 50 minutes

Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

Most auditors know the word “encryption” but do not know how it functions. This on-demand class will demystify encryption concepts so that you will understand what does happen when you apply encryption to an e-mail or view HTTPS in Internet communications. After this class you will have the confidence you need to push back during audits and ask probing questions when an auditee or an IT professional says "don't worry, the critical information is encrypted."  

After you understand current means of encryptions, we will highlight how Quantum Computing can defeat what you just learned. The rapidly approaching powerful Quantum Computing will be able to break current encryption resulting in significant information security risks. The second half of the class will describe how Quantum Computers obtain their powerful capabilities and outline how Quantum Cryptography will provide a new level of security. A primary focus of this section will be to outline a strategy of how to protect your enterprise information against these new risks.

If you are considering taking the CISA examination you will need to know the information covered in this class. The knowledge you gain during this class will give you a head start on preparing for the CISA exam to correctly answer CISA encryption questions the other test-takers will probably answer incorrectly. Representative CISA sample questions will be reviewed during the webinar to reinforce encryption concepts.

This class is designed for IT Auditors, Financial and Business Auditors, Internal and External Auditors, and Audit Management.

Course Objectives:

• Explain how encryption protects sensitive enterprise information.
• Identify cryptographic alternatives to protect sensitive enterprise information.
• Assess your enterprise encryption key management procedures.
• Recognize the importance of Quantum Computing and how it might impact current encryption methods.
• Understand the encryption requirements necessary to protect sensitive enterprise information against Quantum attacks.
• Evaluate the quantum risk readiness of your enterprise's preparation for the impact of Quantum Computing.
  
  
  

Agenda:

Cryptography / Encryption

• Defining Cryptography / Encryption
• Key Management
• Common Encryption Algorithms
• Digital Signatures
• Certificate Authorities (CAs)
• HTTPS - TLS Protocols
• Key Management Considerations
• CISA Sample Encryption Test Questions

Quantum Computing

• Quantum Computing History
• Quantum Computing Concepts
• Classical vs Quantum Computers
• Quantum Bits – Qubits
• Qubits – Superposition
• Qubits – Entanglement
• Qubits – Decoherence
• Qubits – Interference
• Quantum Computing Challenges
• Quantum Computing Examples

Quantum Cryptography

• Encryption Risks
• Quantum Cryptography - QC
• Post-Quantum Cryptography – PQC
• Quantum Computing Exercise
• Addressing the Quantum Risk
• Establishing an Audit Strategy                 
  
  

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