Practice What Is Cryptography? (10.4.1.1) - Protection and Security - Operating Systems
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What is Cryptography?

Practice - What is Cryptography?

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary goal of cryptography related to data secrecy?

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps information private.

Question 2 Easy

What process converts plaintext into ciphertext?

💡 Hint: It scrambles the data.

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Question 1

What is the function of cryptography?

Ensure data availability
Secure communication
Manage user permissions

💡 Hint: Think about how information is protected.

Question 2

Is a digital signature used for enhancing authenticity?

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what digital signatures assure.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe a situation where a communication breach occurs due to poor cryptography practices. What could have been done differently?

💡 Hint: Think about instances of various communications and the potential vulnerabilities.

Challenge 2 Hard

In a secure file transfer application, explain how you would use both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography effectively.

💡 Hint: Consider how each method handles key distribution and data protection.

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