The ECES Certified Encryption Specialist teaches you the principles, algorithms and protocols of modern cryptography and encryption. The training covers symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, PKI, digital signatures, disk encryption and steganography. ECES is ideal for IT professionals who need in-depth cryptography knowledge for security architecture, compliance or software development. The exam (212-81v3) consists of 50 questions and lasts 2 hours.

E-learning via the official EC-Council iClass platform

The ECES at OEM is an official EC-Council iLearn e-learning: completely self-paced, at your own speed, 365 days access. You learn through professionally recorded video lectures by EC-Council Certified Instructors, combined with hands-on labs for cryptography implementations. Start immediately after activation.

OEM offers the lowest price for official EC-Council e-learning in the Netherlands. Found the same training cheaper elsewhere? We'll match that price.

Who is this e-learning for?

Suitable for security engineers, software developers, system administrators, cryptography specialists and anyone who wants to understand and apply encryption and cryptographic protocols. Basic knowledge of information security and networking is recommended.

What will you learn in the ECES e-learning?

• Understand and apply symmetric encryption algorithms: DES, 3DES, AES and Blowfish
• Understand asymmetric encryption algorithms: RSA, ECC and Diffie-Hellman
• Apply hash functions: MD5, SHA family and HMAC
• Design and implement Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Implement digital signatures and certificates
• Configure and secure TLS/SSL protocols
• Implement disk encryption with BitLocker and VeraCrypt
• Understand and apply steganography
• Understand cryptanalysis methods for assessing encryption implementations

ECES course content

• Cryptography fundamentals: history, terminology and classical ciphers
• Symmetric encryption: stream ciphers, block ciphers and modes of operation
• Asymmetric cryptography: RSA, ECC and Diffie-Hellman key exchange
• Public Key Infrastructure: CA hierarchy, certificates and CRL
• Cryptographic hash functions: MD5, SHA-1, SHA-256 and SHA-3
• HMAC and message authentication codes
• TLS/SSL protocol: handshake, certificates and known vulnerabilities
• Disk encryption: BitLocker, FileVault and VeraCrypt
• Steganography: concealing information in images and files
• Cryptanalysis attacks: brute force, birthday attacks and side-channel attacks

Exam and certification

The ECES exam (212-81v3) consists of 50 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours. The exam is taken via the EC-Council ECC Exam Centre (online). The certification is valid for 3 years.

What is included?

• Official EC-Council ECES e-course materials
• Hands-on labs for cryptography implementations
• Exam voucher for the ECES exam (212-81v3)
• 365 days access to the iClass learning platform
• Online mentor for technical questions for 90 or 365 days after activation
• Certificate of participation

SLIM subsidy

As a Dutch SME, you may be eligible for the SLIM subsidy for ICT training. The Dutch government reimburses 60% of your training costs, up to a maximum of €24,999. Period 2 opens 10 August 2026.

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