what is cryptography?


What is  Cryptography?

Cryptography derived its name from a Greek word called “Kryptos”  which means “Hidden Secrets”.

Cryptography is  the  technique to secure communication in the presence of third parties. It can be done by transforming data to make secure.

It is the art  and science of making a cryptosystem that is capable of providing information security. It deals with the actual securing of digital data.

It provides:
vconfidentiality
v  Integrity
v  Accuracy

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