Cyber Security: Digital Signatures and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

CC5009
Open Closing on July 1, 2025 / 1 spot left
London Metropolitan University
London, England, United Kingdom
Module Leader
1
Timeline
  • September 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 16, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Security (cybersecurity and IT security) Information technology Databases Networking Cloud technologies
Skills
public key infrastructure cyber security public key certificates technical report management innovation digital signature
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience focuses on the practical application of digital signatures within the framework of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI). Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital signatures function, their implementation, and their role in secure communications. By engaging with real-world projects, learners will apply their knowledge to design, analyze, and improve digital signature systems, ensuring secure and authenticated digital transactions. This experience is ideal for industry professionals seeking innovative solutions to enhance security protocols.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
40 learners
Project
90 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are flexible and negotiable based on the type of project, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. Some potential deliverables include:


  • Technical report detailing the implementation of digital signatures within a PKI system.
  • Prototype of a secure digital signature application.
  • Analysis of existing PKI systems with recommendations for improvements.
  • Presentation on the role of digital signatures in enhancing cybersecurity.
  • Case study on the distribution and management of digital certificates.
Project timeline
  • September 28, 2025
    Experience start
  • December 16, 2025
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements
  • Develop a secure email communication system using digital signatures.
  • Create a digital signature verification tool for document authentication.
  • Analyze and improve the digital signature process in an existing PKI setup.
  • Design a user-friendly interface for managing digital certificates.
  • Conduct a security audit of a company's digital signature implementation.
  • Develop a training module on the importance of digital signatures in cybersecurity.
  • Implement a digital signature system for a small-scale e-commerce platform.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of digital signatures in a blockchain-based application.

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