Encryption Flashcards
1
Q
how is data encrypted
A
hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS).
2
Q
what is encryption
A
a way to conceal information by altering it so that it appears to be random data to someone who is not supposed to read it
3
Q
what does https use
A
ssl and tls
4
Q
what does ssl stand for
A
secure socket layes
5
Q
what does tls stand for
A
transport layer security
6
Q
what is plain text
A
text that has not been encrypted
7
Q
what is cipher text
A
text that has been encrypted
8
Q
what are the two types of encryption
A
symmetric and asymmetric
9
Q
what is symmetric encryption
A
type of encryption where the key used for encrypting a message is the same one used for decrypting the message
10
Q
what is asymmetric encryption
A
type of encrypton in whcih two keys are used; one for encryption and one for decrypting
