Episode 18 — Spaced Retrieval: Cryptography and Digital Trust Concepts You Must Recall
This rapid recall session is dedicated to reinforcing your understanding of the complex cryptographic and digital trust concepts required for the GISF exam. We move through a spoken drill that challenges you to define the differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption and to explain how digital signatures provide non-repudiation. This session acts as a mental bridge, ensuring that the technical details of PKI, hashing, and key management move into your long-term memory. We practice identifying the correct algorithm for specific use cases, such as using AES for file encryption or RSA for initial key exchange. By actively retrieving this information, you identify any "fuzzy" areas in your knowledge, allowing you to focus your study efforts before moving into network communication. Engaging with these rapid scenarios builds the technical fluency needed to discuss cryptography with professional confidence and clarity. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
