Question

________________ cryptography is based on publicly known mathematically designed algorithms to encrypt the information.

(a) Modern

(b) Classic

(c) Traditional

(d) Primitive

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Origin of the question is Types of Cryptography in chapter Cryptography in Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Modern

To explain: There are 2 types of cryptography – classic cryptography & modern cryptography. Modern cryptography operates on binary-bit series and strings. It is based on publicly known mathematically designed algorithms to encrypt the information.