Security and Cryptography

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can reformat and transform our data, making it safer on its trip between computers

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Cryptography

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This type of attack involves trying every possible combination of characters until the correct one is found

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Brute-Force Attacks

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is malicious software that can infect computers and steal data, install backdoors, or perform other harmful actions.

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Malware

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Types of Malware

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Viruses, Worms, Trojans

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is a type of social engineering attack where attackers try to trick people into revealing sensitive information by posing as a legitimate entity, such as a
bank or email provider.

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Phishing

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This type of attack involves intercepting communication between two parties and modifying or eavesdropping on the data being transmitted

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Man-in-the-Middle Attacks

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exploit weaknesses in the physical implementation of cryptographic algorithms, such as power consumption or electromagnetic radiation, to extract sensitive information.

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Side-Channel Attacks

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Are weaknesses or vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms or protocols that can be exploited by attackers to compromise security

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Cryptographic Flaws

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are security risks that come from within an organization, such as employees or contractors with access to sensitive information who may intentionally or unintentionally disclose it.

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Insider Threats

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involve overwhelming a system or network with traffic or requests, causing it to crash or become unavailable

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Denial-of-Service Attacks (DoS)

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can lead to the compromise of cryptographic keys, making it possible for attackers to decrypt data or impersonate authorized users.

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Key Management Failures

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involve unauthorized access to physical devices or systems, such as stealing a laptop or breaking into a data center

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Physical Security Breaches

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is the practice of securing digital communications by converting plain text into a secret code that can only be read by the intended recipient.

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Cryptography

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is the process of converting plain text into an unreadable format using a cryptographic algorithm and a secret key.

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Encryption

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is the process of converting the encrypted data (ciphertext) back into its original form (plaintext) using the secret key

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Decryption

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An asymmetric encryption algorithm that uses a pair of public and private keys for encryption and decryption

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Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)

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A symmetric encryption algorithm widely used in secure communications that uses a shared secret key for encryption and decryption.

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Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

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A symmetric encryption algorithm that is popular in software and hardware encryption applications

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Blowfish

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A family of cryptographic hash functions used to ensure data integrity and authenticity.

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Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA)

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is a form of encryption that uses the same secret key for both encryption and decryption of data

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Symmetric Key Cryptography

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also known as secret key cryptography

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Symmetric Key Cryptography

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Symmetric Key Cryptography is also known as ______

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Secret Key Cryptography

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is a shared secret between the sender and the recipient of the message, which is used to scramble the original message into ciphertext and then unscramble it back into its original form.

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Key

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Three steps of symmetric key cryptography

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Key Generation
Encryption
Decryption

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A widely used encryption algorithm that uses a 56-bit key and operates on 64-bit blocks of data.

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Data Encryption Standard (DES)

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A more secure encryption algorithm that uses a 128-bit, 192-bit, or 256-bit key and operates on 128-bit blocks of data.

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Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)

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Another widely used encryption algorithm that uses a variable-length key of up to 448 bits and operates on 64-bit blocks of data.

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Blowfish

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is a cryptographic system that uses two separate keys for encryption and decryption.

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Public Key Cryptography

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Also known as asymmetric cryptography

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Public Key Cryptography

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Public Key Cryptography is also known as _____

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asymmetric cryptography

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This is one of the most widely used public key encryption algorithms.

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Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)

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Who invented the Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)

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Ron Rivest Adi Shamir Leonard Adleman

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This algorithm is used for key exchange and is often used in combination with other algorithms for encryption and authentication.

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Diffie-Hellman

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This is a newer algorithm that is gaining popularity due to its smaller key sizes and faster performance

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Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)

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This algorithm is used for digital signatures and is often used in conjunction with other encryption algorithms

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Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA)

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is a cryptographic technique used in cybersecurity to ensure the authenticity and integrity of digital documents or messages.

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Digital Signatures

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serves as a tamper-proof seal that verifies the identity of the sender and confirms that the document or message has not been altered in transit.

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Digital Signature

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Two Keys

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private key and public key

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is kept secret and only known to the owner of the signature

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private key

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is freely distributed and can be used by anyone to verify the signature

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public key

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a widely-used public-key encryption algorithm that can also be used for digital signatures

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Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA)

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a public-key algorithm specifically designed for creating and verifying digital signatures.

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Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA)

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a variant of DSA that uses elliptic curve cryptography.

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Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)

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another variant of DSA that uses Edwards-curve cryptography.

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Edwards-curve Digital Signature Algorithm (EdDSA)

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refers to the processes and techniques used to generate, distribute, store, use, and revoke cryptographic keys.

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Key Management

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are essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data, and key management is critical to the security of cryptographic systems.

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Cryptographic Keys

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This approach involves manually generating, distributing, and revoking keys.

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Manual Key Management

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In this approach, a trusted third party is responsible for storing and managing cryptographic keys.

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Key Escrow

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is a variant of key escrow where the encrypted keys are stored in a way that allows authorized individuals to recover them if they are lost or stolen.

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Key Recovery

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This approach involves the use of automated systems to generate, distribute, and manage keys.

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Automated Key Management

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This approach combines different key management techniques to create a customized solution that meets the specific security requirements of an organization.

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Hybrid Key Management

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Best Practices for Security

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* Use Strong Passwords * Keep Software Up-to-date * Install Anti-Virus Software * Use Two-Factor Authentication * Limit Access * Educate Employees * Backup Data * Monitor Activity * Encrypt Sensitive Data * Conduct Regular Security Assessments