Question

Cryptographic algorithms are based on mathematical algorithms where these algorithms use ___________ for a secure transformation of data.

(a) secret key

(b) external programs

(c) add-ons

(d) secondary key

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Question is from Types of Cryptography in division Cryptography in Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) secret key

The explanation: When plain text is converted to unreadable format through some algorithms, that type of text is termed as cipher text. Cryptographic algorithms are based on mathematical algorithms where these algorithms use the secret key for a secure transformation of data.