Exploring HTTPS and Cryptography in Python

Have you ever wondered why it’s okay for you to send your credit card information over the Internet? You may have noticed the https:// on URLs in your browser, but what is it, and how does it keep your information safe? Or perhaps you want to create a Python HTTPS application, but you’re not exactly sure what that means.

In this course, you’ll get a working knowledge of the various factors that combine to keep communications over the Internet safe. You’ll see concrete examples of how a Python HTTPS application keeps information secure.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

• Monitor and analyze network traffic
• Apply cryptography to keep data safe
• Describe the core concepts of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Create your own Certificate Authority
• Build a Python HTTPS application
• Identify common Python HTTPS warnings and errors

What’s Included:

• 9 Lessons
• Video Subtitles and Full Transcripts
• 2 Downloadable Resources
• Accompanying Text-Based Tutorial
• Q&A With Python Experts: Ask a Question
• Certificate of Completion

Downloadable Resources:

• Course Slides (.pdf)
• Sample Code (.zip)

Related Learning Paths:

• Network Programming and Security