Encryption Flashcards

To Be Able To Define What Encryption Is And To Be Able To Use Different Types Of It (9 cards)

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What is Encryption?

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Encryption is scrambling data so it cannot be read without a key.

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Why is Encryption needed?

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Encryption is needed to protect privacy, passwords, bank details, etc.

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What does HTTPS stand for?

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HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.

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What does the Padlock Symbol on a website indicate?

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The Padlock Symbol on a website indicates TLS/SSL Encryption.

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What is the difference between Plain Text and Cipher Text?

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Plain Text is readable, unencrypted data, while Cipher Text is the scrambled, unreadable result of Encrypting Plain Text.

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What is an Encryption Key?

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An Encryption Key is a random string of characters used to encrypt and decrypt data.

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How does the Caesar Cipher work?

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The Caesar Cipher is when you shift each letter along the alphabet.

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What is Brute-Force Attack?

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Brute-Force Attack is when someone (usually a hacker) tries all possible keys to crack the Encryption.

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How do TSL/SSL Certificates verify a website’s identity and provide security.

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TSL/SSL Certificates verify a website’s identity and provides security as they show you a security certificate which allows you to see if the person sending the web page is who you think they are.

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