14.5.1 - Symmetric Encryption
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What is symmetric encryption?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of key used.
Name one algorithm used in symmetric encryption.
💡 Hint: Think about modern encryption standards.
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What is the main purpose of symmetric encryption?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of symmetric.
True or False: AES is considered less secure than DES.
💡 Hint: Think about which is modern.
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Create a Java program that encrypts a user's input using AES and then decrypts it back using the same secret key. Explain any challenges you faced during the implementation.
💡 Hint: Consider exceptions that may arise.
Discuss how you would secure the key in a real-world application and why it is crucial.
💡 Hint: Think of how breaches could occur!
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