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Which type of cryptography uses the same key to both lock and unlock the box?
Which type of cryptography uses the same key to both lock and unlock the box?
- Quantum cryptography
- Symmetric-key cryptography (correct)
- Asymmetric-key cryptography
- Hashing
What does the term 'cryptography' mean?
What does the term 'cryptography' mean?
- Secret writing (correct)
- Closed writing
- Corrupting data
- Open writing
What type of cipher reorders (permutes) symbols in a block of symbols?
What type of cipher reorders (permutes) symbols in a block of symbols?
- Block of signals
- Block of packets
- Block of symbols (correct)
- Block of slots
True or False: Network Security provides authentication and access control for resources.
True or False: Network Security provides authentication and access control for resources.
What is the process of verifying the identity of a user called?
What is the process of verifying the identity of a user called?
Flashcards
What is symmetric-key cryptography?
What is symmetric-key cryptography?
Cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.
What does 'cryptography' mean?
What does 'cryptography' mean?
The art of writing or solving codes.
What is a transposition cipher?
What is a transposition cipher?
Cipher that changes the order of symbols within a block.
What is authentication?
What is authentication?
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Does Network Security provides authentication?
Does Network Security provides authentication?
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Study Notes
Cryptography Basics
- Symmetric cryptography uses the same key to both encrypt and decrypt the data.
Definition of Cryptography
- Cryptography is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third-party adversaries.
Block Ciphers
- Transposition ciphers reorder (permute) symbols in a block of symbols.
Network Security
- Network Security provides authentication and access control for resources. (True)
User Identity Verification
- Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user.
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Description
Test your knowledge of Cryptography and Network Security (CNS) with this set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Explore topics such as symmetric-key cryptography, different types of keys used in cryptography, and the meaning of the term "cryptography." Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of this fascinating field.
