5 Questions
What is the original message known as?
The original message is known as the plaintext.
What is the coded message called?
The coded message is called the ciphertext.
What is the process of restoring the plaintext from the ciphertext called?
The process of restoring the plaintext from the ciphertext is deciphering or decryption.
What is the process of converting from plaintext to ciphertext known as?
The process of converting from plaintext to ciphertext is known as enciphering or encryption.
What is the area of study known as for the schemes used for encryption?
The area of study known as for the schemes used for encryption is cryptography.
Study Notes
Encryption Basics
- Original message is called Plaintext
- Coded message is called Ciphertext
Encryption and Decryption
- Process of converting Plaintext to Ciphertext is called Enciphering or Encryption
- Process of restoring Plaintext from Ciphertext is called Deciphering or Decryption
Cryptography and Cryptanalysis
- Cryptography is the area of study that deals with encryption schemes
- A Cryptographic System or Cipher is a scheme used for encryption
- Cryptanalysis is the study of deciphering a message without knowledge of enciphering details
- Cryptanalysis is also known as "breaking the code"
Importance of Encryption
- Encryption plays a crucial role in securing various IT assets
- Encryption provides:
- Confidentiality: encodes the message's content
- Authentication: verifies the origin of a message
- Integrity: ensures the message is not tampered with
Test your knowledge of classical encryption techniques with this quiz on terminology. From plaintext to ciphertext, enciphering to deciphering, and the study of encryption schemes, this quiz covers essential concepts in cryptology.
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