COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY
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Question
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What is encryption?
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Encryption changes data so that it no longer has the same meaning
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Encryption encodes data, such as using M for male and F for female
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Encryption disguises data so that it can’t be understood
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Encryption defined At its most basic level, encryption is the process of protecting information or data by using mathematical models to scramble it in such a way that only the parties who have the key to unscramble it can access it.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of encryption in widespread use today: symmetric and asymmetric encryption. The name derives from whether or not the same key is used for encryption and decryption.
Detailed explanation-3: -Encrypted data is commonly referred to as ciphertext, while unencrypted data is called plaintext.
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