Idil Muse

Developing practical understanding of how cryptography secures data in real-world systems:

• Applying encryption algorithms (AES, RSA, SHA) to protect sensitive information.
• Exploring key management and digital certificates for authentication and non-repudiation.
• Analyzing classic ciphers (like Caesar and Vigenère) and their evolution into modern encryption standards.
• Understanding how cryptography integrates into network security protocols such as HTTPS, VPNs, and secure email.

Hands-on experience using Cisco Packet Tracer to:

• Design and configure local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).
• Simulate network traffic, troubleshoot issues, and apply routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP).
• Implement security configurations like access control lists (ACLs) and VLAN segmentation.
• Gain foundational understanding of Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)-level concepts.