COD 325 – Protecting Data in C# for .NET Core (NEW)

Course Overview

Tailored for software developers, IT professionals, and cybersecurity specialists seeking to enhance skills in data security within the .NET Core framework, this course offers deep insights into encryption, secure coding practices, and meet rigorous data protection regulations to achieve robust security standards. Learn to encrypt sensitive data effectively, manage encryption keys securely, utilize TLS for network security, and handle configuration files with utmost security.

By the end of this course learners will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Understand how to secure sensitive data in memory, in transit, and at rest using C# .NET’s built-in cryptographic capabilities
• Learn to implement strong encryption strategies using AES, manage encryption keys securely, and avoid common cryptography pitfalls
• Develop familiarity with TLS for secure network communication
• Understanding when to leverage HttpClient versus OpenSSL
• Gain insights into securely managing and encrypting configuration files in .NET