Cryptography and Network Security Terminology Quiz

What is the term for the original message before encryption?

What is the study of encryption principles and methods called?

What is the term for the algorithm used to transform plaintext into ciphertext?

What is the field that encompasses both cryptography and cryptanalysis?

Which principle specifies that only the sender and the intended recipient(s) should be able to access the contents of a message?

What is the term for the coded message?

What is the study of principles and methods of deciphering ciphertext without knowing the key called?

Which principle ensures that the message contents can only be accessed by the sender and the intended recipient(s)?

What is the term for the field that encompasses both cryptography and cryptanalysis?

What is the term for the process of converting plaintext to ciphertext?