Cryptography and Data Protection
Computing · JC 2 · Computer Networks and Security · 4.º Período

Cryptography and Data Protection

Exploring symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures. Students will understand how cryptography ensures data confidentiality and integrity.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE H2 Computing (Syllabus 9569), Section 4: Computer Networks - 4.2 Network Security (Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption)MOE H2 Computing (Syllabus 9569), Section 4: Computer Networks - 4.2 Network Security (Digital Signatures and Certificates)

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Exploring symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures. Students will understand how cryptography ensures data confidentiality and integrity.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
  2. How do digital signatures verify the authenticity of a message?
  3. Why is hashing considered a one-way function?

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