Computational Security

Question 1

Define computational security:

Answer 1

A concept of how secure data encryption is

Question 2

Define computational hardness:

Answer 2

The degree of difficulty in cracking a cipher

Question 3

Methods of cracking codes:

Answer 3

Identifying common techniques, reverse engineering, dictionary attacks, brute force

Question 4

Why might data need to be kept secure:

Answer 4

To prevent theft/fraud, to protect sensitive personal info, to prevent threats to national security