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The mathematical science used to secure the confidentiality, integrity, authentication, and non-repudiation of messages by use of codes, ciphers and cryptograms. Also the act or art of writing in codes or ciphers. It is the pursuit of four particular goals: |
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__Confidentiality__ : |
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The message can only be understood by the designated recipient. |
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__Integrity__ : |
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No undetected alteration of the message in transit or storage is possible. |
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__Authentication__ : |
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The sender and the recipient of the message can verify each other's identity. |
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The sender cannot disclaim his/her intentions in the creation or transmission of the message. |
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Procedures and protocols used to achieve (some of) these goals are known as cryptosystems. |
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[Cryptography] is divided largely into ConventionalCryptography and PublicKey cryptography. |
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See also: |
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* [ Cryptography A-Z | http://www.ssh.fi/support/cryptography/ ] |
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* [ The Cryptography Introduction and Guide | http://www.cryptographyworld.com ] |
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* RandomNumberGenerator~s play an important role in many cryptosystems |
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Part of CategoryCryptography |
