Week 1 - Intro to Cryptography Flashcards
1
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What is a Cypher?
A
an Algorithm that enables secure communication over an insecure network
2
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What is encryption?
A
Transforms plaintext into cyphertext using an algorithm and a key
3
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What is decryption?
A
Transforms cyphertext into plaintext using an algorithm with an appropriate key
4
Q
What is Symmetric Cryptography?
A
Same key is used for encryption + Decryption
5
Q
What is asymmetric cryptography?
A
Different keys used for encryption + decryption
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