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Symmetric Algorithms

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Symmetric Algorithms

Operate with a single cryptographic key that is used for both encryption and decryption of the message.

Asymmetric Algorithms

Uses different keys for encryption and decryption

Modes of Operation

5 modes of operation like (ECB) Electronic Code Book

The process for creating a unique signature for a set of data.

most efficient algorithm, used for smart cards and cell phones, provides digital signatures, secure key exchange, and encryption

Digital signature

a means of electronically signing a document with data that cannot be forged

the art and science of hiding information by embedding messages within other, seemingly harmless messages