After successful completion of this module:

• You are able to explain the key concepts of information security, such as integrity, availability, confidentiality and authenticity.
• You are familiar with the basics of encryption and understand the purpose of a public key infrastructure (PKI). You know how certificates can be generated and verified and how information can be encrypted. 
• You know how a digital signature is created and verified.
• You are familiar with attack scenarios and risks. You can use relevant tools for generating certificates, encryption and signing/verification.
• You have explored the risks associated with web applications and are familiar with various methods of securing them.