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What is the difference between cryptography and encryption?
What is the difference between cryptography and encryption?
SamuraiCourageous
Mon Feb 17 2025
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I'm trying to understand the difference between cryptography and encryption. I know they are both related to data security, but I'm not sure how they differ from each other.
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Federico
Wed Feb 19 2025
Encryption involves converting plaintext information into ciphertext, making it unreadable by unauthorized individuals.
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KatanaSwordsmanship
Wed Feb 19 2025
This process ensures that the information remains inviolate and secure.
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Nicola
Wed Feb 19 2025
Cryptography is a broad field that encompasses the science of secure communication.
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Chiara
Wed Feb 19 2025
Cryptography, therefore, plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive data.
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Federico
Wed Feb 19 2025
It goes beyond encryption, which is often seen as a subset of cryptography.
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