Course Outline
Introduction to Encryption and Key Management for Government
- Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
- Key Usage in Data Encryption and Authentication
- Why Key Management Matters for Security and Compliance in the Public Sector
Key Lifecycle Management for Government
- Key Generation and Distribution
- Key Rotation and Expiration
- Key Archival and Secure Deletion
Access Control and Key Protection for Government
- Role-Based Access to Key Operations
- Separation of Duties and Audit Trails
- Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)
Key Management Systems and Architectures for Government
- Overview of Commercial and Open-Source KMS Solutions
- Architecture for Secure Key Storage and Management
- Integrating KMS with Applications and Services for Government Operations
Cloud Key Management Practices for Government
- Key Management in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for Government
- Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) vs. Cloud-Native Keys
- Multi-Cloud Key Management Strategies for Government
Compliance and Auditing for Government
- Key Management in PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, and NIST Standards
- Auditing Key Usage and Implementing Alerting Mechanisms
- Incident Response for Compromised Keys in Government Agencies
Case Studies and Best Practices for Government
- Enterprise-Scale Key Management Deployment in Public Sector Organizations
- Common Pitfalls and Mitigation Strategies for Government Entities
- Designing Your Organization’s Key Management Policy for Government Operations
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- Knowledge of fundamental encryption and cryptography principles
- Practical experience with IT infrastructure or security systems
- Familiarity with cloud environments is beneficial
Audience for Government
- Security engineers responsible for protecting government data
- IT administrators overseeing sensitive information within government agencies
- Compliance and risk professionals ensuring adherence to federal regulations
Testimonials (5)
The fact that there were practical examples with the content
Smita Hanuman - Standard Bank of SA Ltd
Course - Basel III – Certified Basel Professional
Speed of response and communication
Bader Bin rubayan - Lean Business Services
Course - ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
The knowledge and understanding of the trainer on the training material was exceptional. The trainer was well aware of the subject, provided practical examples in relevance. I would highly recommend him as a trainer for this training.
Tayyeb Mahmood - Ajman Municipality
Course - COBIT 2019 Foundation
The trainer was extremely clear and concise. Very easy to understand and absorb the information.
Paul Clancy - Rowan Dartington
Course - CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
The trainer was very motivated and knowledgeable. The trainer was not only capable of information transfer, she also brought it with humor to lighten the dry theoretical training subject.