Networking · Network Security Basics
Encryption Basics
Protect network data by transforming plaintext into ciphertext with a key.
2 min micro-lessonLesson focus
Encryption BasicsDescribe the key ideas behind “Encryption Basics” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
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What you will understand
Describe the key ideas behind “Encryption Basics” and apply them to a familiar technology scenario.
Key ideas
- Plaintext
- Ciphertext
- Encryption key
Try it
Explain encrypted transmission using a sealed-envelope analogy.
Quick recap
Protect network data by transforming plaintext into ciphertext with a key.