Encryption Flashcards

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Encryption definition

A

Process of scrambling data before it’s transmitted to make data meaningless if intercepted.

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What’s encrypted text known as?

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Cipher text

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Who can decrypt data?

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The one with the decryption key.

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What makes a secure password?

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Consist of upper and lower cases, numbers and symbols
minimum of 8 characters

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