COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which vocabulary word fits this definition?The process of encoding a message or information in a way that only those who are authorized can access the data. It does not prevent interference though.
A
Baconian cipher
B
Public key cryptology
C
Encryption
D
AUP
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Encryption is the method by which information is converted into secret code that hides the information’s true meaning. The science of encrypting and decrypting information is called cryptography.

Detailed explanation-2: -In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information. This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext. Ideally, only authorized parties can decipher a ciphertext back to plaintext and access the original information.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is Decryption. Definition: The conversion of encrypted data into its original form is called Decryption. It is generally a reverse process of encryption. It decodes the encrypted information so that an authorized user can only decrypt the data because decryption requires a secret key or password.

Detailed explanation-4: -AES. The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is the trusted standard algorithm used by the United States government, as well as other organizations. Triple DES. RSA. Blowfish. Twofish. Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA). 11-Nov-2022

Detailed explanation-5: -HR data. Unless you’re a sole trader, every company has employees, and this comes with a large amount of sensitive data that must be protected. Commercial information. Legal information. 01-Dec-2016

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