I'm trying to understand cryptography and I came across the term 'cipher'. Could someone explain what a cipher is in the context of cryptography?
7 answers
DondaejiDelightfulCharmingSmile
Sun Dec 15 2024
Cryptography involves the use of a cipher, which is essentially an algorithm.
CryptoWizard
Sun Dec 15 2024
This algorithm serves the purpose of either encrypting or decrypting information.
Elena
Sat Dec 14 2024
The process involves a series of well-defined steps that can be executed systematically.
SeoulSerenitySeekerPeace
Sat Dec 14 2024
These steps function as a procedure for transforming data.