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Encryption
Chapter 2: Data Transmission
What is encryption?

• Encryption is the process of


converting or scrambling data and
information into an unreadable,
encoded version that can only be
read with authorized access
Purpose of encryption:
• . Encryption is a widely used security tool that can
prevent the interception of sensitive data, either while
stored in files or while in transit across networks.
• Same key is used to
encrypt and decrypt
Symmetric the data

• uses two separate


keys: a public key and
Asymmetric a private key.
Example-Symmetric key
Definition
• Symmetric encryption uses the same key for encryption
and decryption. Because it uses the same key,
symmetric encryption can be more cost effective for the
security it provides. That said, it is important to invest
more in securely storing data when using symmetric
encryption.
Example:
Definition
Asymmetric encryption uses two separate keys: a public key and a
private key. Often a public key is used to encrypt the data while a
private key is required to decrypt the data. The private key is only given
to users with authorized access. As a result, asymmetric encryption can
be more effective, but it is also more costly.
Questions:
• Do activity 2.9

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