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Cryptography (Cybrary)

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What is Cryptography and how does it work? In this course, you will examine how cryptography is the cornerstone of security technologies, and how through its use of different encryption methods, such as ciphers, and public or private keys, you can protect private or sensitive information from unauthorized access.

Often associated with privacy, Cryptography offers four basic services: Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity / Availability, and Non-Repudiation. This course offers practical examples for everyday use, to provide better understanding of these concepts.
In this series we will be examining how cryptography is the cornerstone of security technologies, and how through its use of different encryption methods, such as ciphers, and public or private keys, you can protect private or sensitive information from unauthorized access. Often associated with privacy, Cryptography offers four basic services: Confidentiality, Integrity, Authenticity / Availability, and Non-Repudiation. This course offers practical examples for everyday use, to provide better understanding of these concepts.

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