Cryptography Basics
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What is the main drawback of Symmetric Key Cryptography?

The problem of securely exchanging the key.

Which asymmetric key cryptography algorithm is the most popular?

RSA algorithm

How is cryptography utilized in computer security, specifically in handling passwords?

Passwords are hashed and encrypted before being stored.

In what way does cryptography contribute to secure web browsing?

<p>It encrypts data sent between the web server and the client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of electronic signatures in the context of cryptography?

<p>Serve as the digital equivalent of a handwritten signature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Cryptography?

<p>Securing information and communications through use of codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the prefix and suffix of the term 'Cryptography.'

<p>Prefix 'crypt' means 'hidden' and suffix 'graphy' means 'writing'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What techniques are used in Cryptography to protect information?

<p>Mathematical concepts and algorithms</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is encryption in the context of Cryptography?

<p>Conversion of plain text to cipher text</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of converting cipher text back to plain text known as?

<p>Decryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

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