What are the basics of cryptography?

What are the basics of cryptography?

Cryptography is the practice of securing information by transforming it into an unreadable format. The basics include concepts like encryption, decryption, keys, and algorithms.

Can you explain the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Sure! Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption.

What are some common algorithms used in cryptography?

Common algorithms include AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for symmetric encryption and RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) for asymmetric encryption.

How does hashing fit into cryptography?

Hashing is a process that converts data into a fixed-size string of characters, which is typically a hash code. It's used for data integrity and authentication.