EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist (ECES)
The ECES course gives you a thorough introduction to cryptography and encryption — from basic ciphers to modern algorithms and secure data practices. You learn how encryption works, how to choose secure encryption standards, and how to apply them correctly for data protection, secure communication, VPNs, drive encryption and more.
Description
The ECES course gives you a thorough introduction to cryptography and encryption — from basic ciphers to modern algorithms and secure data practices. You learn how encryption works, how to choose secure encryption standards, and how to apply them correctly for data protection, secure communication, VPNs, drive encryption and more. The course also covers cryptanalysis basics and gives hands-on experience with encryption tools and methods.
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What You Will Learn
This training introduces you to the fundamentals of cryptography and teaches you how to apply encryption techniques to protect data, systems and communication channels.
Part 1: Introduction to cryptography — history, terminology, encryption goals, symmetric and asymmetric concepts
Part 2: Classical encryption algorithms — Caesar cipher, substitution ciphers, transposition methods and early cryptographic techniques
Part 3: Modern symmetric encryption — DES, 3DES, AES, block ciphers, stream ciphers, modes of operation and key management basics
Part 4: Modern asymmetric encryption — RSA, Diffie-Hellman, ECC, digital signatures and certificate concepts
Part 5: Cryptographic hashing — SHA families, MD5, hash functions, password hashing and integrity protection
Part 6: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) — certificates, trust models, certificate authorities and secure key distribution
Part 7: VPN and secure communication — IPSec, SSL/TLS, secure channels and encrypted network communication
Part 8: Disk and file encryption — full-disk encryption, file-level protection, encryption tools and secure storage practices
Part 9: Cryptanalysis basics — common attack types, algorithm weaknesses and practical considerations when selecting encryption methods
Part 10: Implementing encryption securely — best practices, common mistakes, performance considerations and secure configuration guidance
Certification & Exam
After you complete the ECES training, you can register for the ECES certification exam. The exam checks your understanding of encryption basics, modern cryptographic algorithms and how encryption is used to protect data and communication.
The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions with a time limit of 2 hours. To pass the exam, you must reach the required passing score, which is typically 70%. You can take the exam online through remote proctoring or at an authorised testing centre.
When you pass the exam, you receive the ECES certificate, confirming your ability to work with encryption tools, choose suitable algorithms and apply secure cryptographic practices in real projects.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
understand the fundamentals of cryptography and how encryption protects data
identify classical, symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms and their use cases
apply AES, RSA, ECC and hashing techniques securely in real-world scenarios
use PKI concepts such as certificates, digital signatures and key exchange methods
configure secure communication channels through VPNs and SSL/TLS
evaluate encryption strength, recognise common weaknesses and avoid configuration mistakes
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