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What is encryption
Changing information so no one can understand it. It needs a key to encrypt/decrypt the information.
What are the two types of text’s
Cypher text- encypted text
Plain text- Decrypted text
What does encryption prevent
Data can
How/why can encryption be used
Used for privacy
messaging apps
payment services
VPN
What are the two types of encryption
Symmetric and asymmetric
What is asymmetric encryption
Uses two keys, to send data to a person you need THEIR public key. Once you have sent it using their public key the data will be encrypted, when the person finally receives it. The person will use their private key to decrypt the data.
What is symmetric data
Uses only one key to encrypt and decrypt the data.
What can be the pros and cons of asymmetric data
Slower than symmetric encryption
more scure
What can b e the pros and cons of symmetric data
Faster than asymmetric data
Less secure since key can be stolen.
