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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of cryptography for data protection?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the use of cryptography for data protection?
- Installing a firewall to block unauthorized network access.
- Regularly backing up data to an external hard drive.
- Implementing multi-factor authentication for user login.
- Converting sensitive text into an unreadable format using a secret algorithm. (correct)
In the context of cryptography, what distinguishes a 'cipher' from 'encryption'?
In the context of cryptography, what distinguishes a 'cipher' from 'encryption'?
- Encryption is used for securing hardware, while a cipher secures software.
- A cipher is a more advanced form of encryption.
- A cipher is the process, while encryption is the algorithm used in that process.
- Encryption is the process, while a cipher is the algorithm used in that process. (correct)
If Julius Caesar shifted each letter in the alphabet three places to the right, in what way would the word 'zebra' be encrypted?
If Julius Caesar shifted each letter in the alphabet three places to the right, in what way would the word 'zebra' be encrypted?
- aeiou
- zebra
- cheud
- acdfa (correct)
Imagine you need to send a confidential message over an insecure network. Which cryptographic measure would be most suitable to ensure that only the intended recipient can read the message, even if intercepted?
Imagine you need to send a confidential message over an insecure network. Which cryptographic measure would be most suitable to ensure that only the intended recipient can read the message, even if intercepted?
A security analyst discovers that a legacy system is still using a Caesar cipher for encrypting sensitive communications. What is the most appropriate recommendation the analyst should make?
A security analyst discovers that a legacy system is still using a Caesar cipher for encrypting sensitive communications. What is the most appropriate recommendation the analyst should make?
In a scenario where an attacker intercepts an encrypted message, what element is critical for the attacker to successfully decrypt the message and read its contents?
In a scenario where an attacker intercepts an encrypted message, what element is critical for the attacker to successfully decrypt the message and read its contents?
How did Julius Caesar primarily ensure the confidentiality of his messages?
How did Julius Caesar primarily ensure the confidentiality of his messages?
You're tasked with explaining cryptography to someone who is not techinically-inclined. Which analogy would best illustrate the purpose of encryption?
You're tasked with explaining cryptography to someone who is not techinically-inclined. Which analogy would best illustrate the purpose of encryption?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of encryption keys?
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of encryption keys?
What is a key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
What is a key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with cryptographic hashes?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with cryptographic hashes?
Why is salting used when hashing passwords?
Why is salting used when hashing passwords?
In the context of data transmission, what does hashing a document help to verify?
In the context of data transmission, what does hashing a document help to verify?
Which of the following is a key advantage of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) compared to other cryptology methods?
Which of the following is a key advantage of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) compared to other cryptology methods?
What is the primary goal of steganography?
What is the primary goal of steganography?
Which of the following scenarios would be the MOST appropriate use of hashing?
Which of the following scenarios would be the MOST appropriate use of hashing?
Why is it important that a hash function is deterministic?
Why is it important that a hash function is deterministic?
Which of these methods provides security by obscurity?
Which of these methods provides security by obscurity?
Flashcards
Cryptography
Cryptography
The process of writing or solving messages using a secret code.
Encryption
Encryption
The process of converting normal text into text that is unreadable.
Ciphertext
Ciphertext
The unreadable text produced by encryption.
Cipher
Cipher
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Caesar Cipher
Caesar Cipher
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Encryption Keys
Encryption Keys
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Hashes
Hashes
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Digital Signatures
Digital Signatures
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Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Encryption
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Hashing
Hashing
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Characteristics of Hashes
Characteristics of Hashes
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Hashing Passwords
Hashing Passwords
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Salting the Hash
Salting the Hash
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Verifying Document Integrity
Verifying Document Integrity
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Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC)
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Steganography
Steganography
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Verifying Digital Signatures
Verifying Digital Signatures
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Study Notes
- Cryptography is the process of writing or solving messages using a secret code.
- The main goal of cryptography is to keep data safe from unauthorized access, adding an extra layer of protection.
Cryptography Overview
- The earliest known use of cryptography dates back to 1900 BC by the Egyptians.
- Encryption is converting normal text into unintelligible text called ciphertext.
- A cipher is the algorithm used to encrypt data.
- Cryptography can be used to disguise things, such as hiding the completed picture of a puzzle by flipping the pieces over.
- A numbered cipher can then be used as a method to put the puzzle back together.
Caesar Cipher
- The Caesar cipher shifts each letter down the alphabet by three places to encrypt a message. Commanders knew to shift the letters back up the alphabet by three, to decrypt the message
Cryptography Concepts
- Modern encryption involves encryption keys, hashes, and digital signatures.
Encryption Keys
- Encryption keys are random strings of bits used to lock and unlock data.
- Encryption keys are generated using ciphers like the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).
- Symmetric encryption uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt data.
- Asymmetric encryption uses different keys (public and private) for encryption and decryption.
Hashing
- Hashing converts one value into another using a mathematical algorithm like MD5 or SHA.
- Hashes are deterministic, meaning the same data always results in the same hash value.
- Hashes can be quickly created and cannot be decrypted.
- It's infeasible to find two messages with the same hash value.
- A small change to a message will extensively change the hash value.
Hash Applications
- Hash functions are often used to verify passwords.
- Systems store the hash of the password instead of the password itself to prevent security breaches.
- The password entered by a user is hashed and compared with the stored hash for authentication.
Salting the Hash
- Salting the hash involves adding a random string of characters to the password before hashing.
- Salting makes it virtually impossible to create a database of all possible salted passwords.
- Hashes are used to verify that a document hasn't been corrupted or tampered with.
Cryptology Methods
- Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) is a powerful method used to secure connections and data, generating smaller, more secure keys.
Steganography
- Steganography hides a file, message, image, or video within another.
- Steganography can hide a message in another file such as an image.
- If the file is intercepted, all that will be visible is the image, hiding the message.
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Description
Cryptography involves encoding and decoding messages using secret codes to protect data. The Caesar cipher, an early method, shifts letters in the alphabet. Modern cryptography uses encryption keys, hashes, and digital signatures for data security.
