5 Questions
Which type of cryptographic algorithm is used to conceal the contents of blocks or streams of data of any size, including messages, files, encryption keys, and passwords?
Symmetric encryption
What type of cryptographic algorithm is used to protect blocks of data, such as messages, from alteration?
Data integrity algorithms
According to the NIST Computer Security Handbook, what does computer security aim to protect?
Integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information system resources
What does data confidentiality assure according to the Computer Security Objectives?
Private or confidential information is not made available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
What does system integrity assure according to the Computer Security Objectives?
Assures that a system performs its intended function in an unimpaired manner, free from deliberate or inadvertent unauthorized manipulation of the system
Test your knowledge on the overview of cryptographic algorithms and protocols from the book 'Cryptography and Network Security Sixth Edition' by William Stallings. This quiz covers topics such as symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption, hash functions, and more.
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