What Is Bitlocker, Veracrypt, and Hybrid Encryption?
Discover how Bitlocker, Veracrypt, and hybrid encryption work to protect your data. Gain practical skills in applying symmetric and asymmetric encryption to secure your devices, files, and systems—no prior experience needed.
Last update: July 2023
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Focus: Cyber Security Courses for Beginners, Cyber Security Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
What Is Bitlocker, Veracrypt, and Hybrid Encryption will teach you:
- Bitlocker encryption:
Encrypt operating systems and USB drives with Microsoft's built-in tool. - Veracrypt software:
Use Veracrypt to create encrypted volumes and secure data. - Hybrid encryption:
Combine symmetric and asymmetric methods for enhanced security. - Symmetric encryption:
Protect data using efficient encryption with a shared key.
- Public and private keys:
Understand key exchange and hybrid public key encryption. - Operating system encryption:
Secure full disks and partitions on Windows devices. - Encryption process:
Learn key encapsulation and trust measurement techniques. - Recovery and startup keys:
Manage access using recovery key and startup key methods.
Included in the Course
2 Hours of On-Demand Video
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
IT Support Specialist
Data Protection Officer
Information Security Analyst
Business Professional
Privacy Consultant
System Administrator
Compliance Officer
Cybersecurity Enthusiast
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSETraining Overview
Description of Training
Preview
Introduction to Hardware and Software Enryption
The Software - Bitlocker
The Software - Veracrypt
Hybrid Encryption
Audio verions
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Requirements
A Windows-based PC or laptop
Administrative privileges on your device
Basic ability to install and manage software
Stable internet connection
Description of What Is Bitlocker, Veracrypt, and Hybrid Encryption?
Explore the essentials of software-based encryption and learn how to safeguard data using Bitlocker, Veracrypt, and hybrid encryption strategies. This beginner-friendly course walks you through securing operating systems, external drives, and digital files with powerful tools designed for real-world protection. From setting up device encryption in Windows to creating secure containers with Veracrypt, each lesson is hands-on and easy to follow.
You’ll also dive into hybrid encryption, where symmetric and asymmetric methods work together for stronger data security. Using tools like OpenSSL and SignLiveCC, you'll learn to protect encrypted symmetric keys, perform secure key exchanges, and ensure data authenticity through digital signatures. Instructor Mike Kurtze brings over a decade of experience in encryption engineering to guide you every step of the way.
- Set up Bitlocker encryption across supported Windows versions
- Use Veracrypt to encrypt volumes, USB drives, and entire systems
- Apply symmetric encryption to protect data efficiently
- Generate and use public/private keys for hybrid encryption
- Encrypt and decrypt data using OpenSSL and SignLiveCC
- Understand startup and recovery keys, TPM, and administrative setup
- Strengthen defenses against brute force attacks and unauthorized access
You’ll be equipped to apply data encryption effectively across various devices and platforms and learn how to manage encrypted data, use a Microsoft account for BitLocker recovery, and apply essential security measures. With hands-on experience generating fresh symmetric keys and using administrative privileges, you’ll gain the confidence to protect sensitive information in both personal and professional settings.
Who Is This Course For
This course is perfect for beginners, business professionals, and anyone seeking to understand how to secure their data and devices using encryption. It’s ideal for individuals with no prior encryption knowledge who want to build practical skills in data protection.
Course Instructor
Mike Kurtze
Mike Kurtze is a senior software engineer with over 18 years of experience in cryptography and has lectured at HTW-Berlin for three years. His expertise includes symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, ASN.1 & TLV, digital certificates, and PKI. Mike has successfully developed projects using OpenSSL and Bouncycastle in Java and C/C++.
He created the seminar "Digital Signature / Cryptography," which he taught to over 3,000 company employees. Mike's extensive knowledge and experience make him a leading expert in the field of cryptography.
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Testimonials
John W.
Very clear. I like the practical where you get to see the operations in action. It helps to reinforce the principles.
Sylvain C.
That was exactly what I expected about encryption.
Learning about public and private keys, certificates and hashing corresponds to what I searched for.
Alejandro M.
Small but enough, great to understand the key basic concepts of encryption
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