Cryptography¶
links: AC1 TOC - Security & Cryptography - Index
Dictionary definition: the art of writing or solving codes.
'Crypto' (Hidden) 'Graphia' (Writing)
Cryptography is but a tool to maintain security. See also Kerckhoffs’ principle
Through cryptography we can maintain PAIN:
- Privacy
- Authenticity
- Integrity
- Non-repudiation
With cryptography we can secure an already secure process in an insecure environment. It's not possible to secure an insecure process.
links: AC1 TOC - Security & Cryptography - Index