Ciphers

The process of converting a ciphertext into plaintext.

• encryption

• decryption

• hashing

• encoding

If you were to use a caeser cipher with a key of 3 shifts to the left, how would you encrypt the word: Cipher?

• ZFMEBO

• WDCIBL

• ZBMEHO

• YBLAEN

The process of converting plaintext to ciphertext.

• decryption

• encryption

• hashing

• encoding

A specific encryption code

• Cipher

• Key

• Algorithm

• Hash

What is the algorithm of ceasar's cipher?

• Each letter is replaced with a letter a certain number of steps down the alphabet.

• Each letter is replaced with the next letter in the alphabet.

• Each letter is replaced with a random letter.

• Each letter is replaced with the letter two steps back in the alphabet.

Encryption is a way of

• Securing Information on a network

• Transmitting data without protection

• Storing data in plain text

• Accessing unauthorized information

Encrypted passwords will provide guaranteed protection from hacking

• TRUE

• FALSE

• Partially true

• Depends on the encryption method

Taking a secret message and reproducing the original plain text is known as?

• Encryption

• Decryption

• Encoding

• Hashing

An encryption key is used to help decrypt messages

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only for certain types of messages

What does this padlock sign mean in the address bar of your browser?

• The site is secure and data is transmitted using SSL.

• The site is under maintenance and may not be accessible.

• The site is using outdated security protocols.

• The site is a phishing attempt and should be avoided.