Data Protection and Security

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Secret Key Cryptography

I.I

Symmetric Encryption

There are six tools that comprise the toolbox of cryptography consumers. [more]

I.II

Hash Functions

A hash function is a function that takes as input an arbitrary long string of bits and produces a fixed-size result. [more]

I.III

Message Authentication Codes

Message authentication code (MAC) is a number that is appended to a message. [more]

I.IV

Random Number Generators

In order to generate keys, initialization vectors, etc. needed in cryptographic protocols, a source of random bits unpredictable for any adversary is needed. [more]

I.V

Summary

A brief summary of the chapter is provided. [more]