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• List of Cryptographic Algorithms
  # List of Cryptographic Algorithms ...icle provides a comprehensive overview of the most important cryptographic algorithms, categorized by their function, and explains their relevance to the broader
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• Cryptographic algorithm
  ...e. This article will provide a comprehensive introduction to cryptographic algorithms, explaining their core concepts, types, and how they are used in practice. ...cryption) – and decoding it back to its original state (decryption). These algorithms rely on complex mathematical problems that are easy to perform in one direc
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• Cryptographic Key
  *Definition:* Symmetric-key cryptography, also known as secret-key cryptography, uses the same key for ...Symmetric-key algorithms are generally much faster than [[asymmetric-key algorithms]], making them suitable for encrypting large amounts of data.
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• Asymmetric cryptography
  ...We will explore its history, the mathematical principles behind it, common algorithms, practical applications, and its relevance to the dynamic world of crypto f For centuries, cryptography relied on [[symmetric-key algorithms]]. These methods, like the Caesar cipher or the more complex Data Encryptio
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• Cryptographic Keys
  ...phic keys are far more complex than physical keys, relying on mathematical algorithms rather than physical tumblers. ..., rendering the encryption useless. Strong keys are generated using robust algorithms and are sufficiently long to resist brute-force attacks (attempts to guess
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• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a symmetric-key encryption algorithm widely used for securing sensitive data. Its importanc ...a new encryption standard to replace DES. This process involved soliciting algorithms from around the world, subjecting them to rigorous testing and analysis, an
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• Cryptographic advancements
  ...stems. We will discuss both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography, hashing algorithms, digital signatures, and emerging technologies like zero-knowledge proofs a ...processing power of computers allowed for the creation of far more complex algorithms, and the need to protect data transmitted over networks became paramount. T
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• Blowfish
  ..., robust encryption algorithms are fundamental. Among the many encryption algorithms available, Blowfish stands out as a particularly noteworthy and historicall ...Bruce Schneier in 1993 as a fast, free alternative to existing encryption algorithms like DES (Data Encryption Standard). Schneier, a renowned cryptographer, de
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• Cryptographic key
  ...the algorithm, and the data is what ensures security. Modern cryptographic algorithms are designed such that even knowing the algorithm, it is computationally in *Symmetric-key cryptography* uses the same key for both encryption and decryption. This ma
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• Cipher
  ...century saw the development of modern cryptography, based on mathematical algorithms, leading to the secure systems we rely on today. This is the foundation of Ciphers can be broadly categorized into two main types: symmetric-key ciphers and asymmetric-key ciphers.
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• Data Encryption Standard
  ...he principles of modern [[cryptography]] and the evolution of [[encryption algorithms]]. This article will delve into the history, structure, operation, vulnerab ...was adopted as a federal standard in 1977 and quickly became the dominant symmetric-key algorithm worldwide. Its longevity, spanning several decades, speaks to its
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• Asymmetric-key encryption
  ...mmetric-key encryption for beginners, covering its principles, mechanisms, algorithms, applications, and considerations. ...public key is virtually impossible given current computing power and known algorithms.
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• AES
  ...ng strategies, encryption plays a crucial role. Among the many encryption algorithms available, the [[Advanced Encryption Standard]] (AES) stands out as one of Before AES, the Data Encryption Standard (DES) was the reigning champion of symmetric-key cryptography. However, by the 1990s, DES was becoming increasingly vulnerab
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• Asymmetric-key cryptography
  ...e a comprehensive overview of asymmetric-key cryptography, its principles, algorithms, applications, and its relevance to modern technologies, including its unde ==Key Algorithms==
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• Decrypt
  ...ey. Simple algorithms can be broken relatively easily, while more complex algorithms, combined with strong keys, can resist even the most powerful computing att ...Data Encryption Standard]] (DES) and [[Blowfish]]. The main challenge with symmetric-key cryptography is secure key exchange. How do you get the key to the recipien
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• Cryptographic keys
  ...r core, cryptographic keys are pieces of information used by cryptographic algorithms to encrypt and decrypt data, or to sign and verify digital signatures. Thin Symmetric-key cryptography uses the *same* key for both encryption and decryption. Imagin
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• Cryptographic Algorithms
  # Cryptographic Algorithms ...world. This article provides a comprehensive introduction to cryptographic algorithms, covering their fundamental concepts, types, and importance, particularly i
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• Cryptographic algorithms
  [[Cryptographic Algorithms]] ...e. This article will provide a comprehensive introduction to cryptographic algorithms for beginners, exploring their types, functions, and importance in the cont
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• Cypher
  ..., evolving from simple substitution techniques to the complex mathematical algorithms that underpin modern digital security. This article will explore the fundam === Symmetric-Key Cyphers ===
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• AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
  | type = Symmetric-key block cipher ..., wallets, and the very networks facilitating those trades rely heavily on algorithms like AES. This article will provide a detailed, beginner-friendly explanati
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