Question

__________ cryptography has always been focussing on the concept of ‘security through obscurity’.

(a) Modern

(b) Asymmetric

(c) Classic

(d) Latest

I have been asked this question in an interview.

I would like to ask this question from Types of Cryptography topic in portion Cryptography in Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Correct answer is (c) Classic

Easy explanation: Cryptography can be divided into two types. These are classic cryptography & modern cryptography. Classic cryptography deals with traditional characters, i.e., letters & digits directly. It is based on the concept of ‘security through obscurity’.