CHAPTER 14

Cryptography

In this chapter, you will learn about

•  Basic cryptography concepts and terms

•  Hashing algorithms and integrity concepts

•  Common symmetric encryption algorithms

•  Differences between symmetric and asymmetric encryption

•  Asymmetric encryption using public and private keys

•  Asymmetric encryption and digital signatures

•  Hiding data within data using steganography

•  The components of a public key infrastructure

•  Different types of cryptanalysis attacks

Understanding Basic Cryptography Concepts

Chapter 1 introduces confidentiality and integrity (in the context of the CIA security triad of confidentiality, integrity, and availability). Cryptography includes confidentiality and integrity, but it’s worth stressing ...

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