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- 21:18, 19 May 2024 Evidence Handling (hist | edit) [3,930 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Evidence Handling == '''Evidence Handling''' refers to the procedures and practices involved in the collection, preservation, storage, and transportation of physical or digital evidence in legal proceedings, investigations, and forensic analysis. Proper evidence handling is essential for maintaining the integrity, authenticity, and admissibility of evidence in court and ensuring that it remains reliable and credible throughout the legal process. === Importance ===...")
- 21:18, 19 May 2024 Chain of Custody (hist | edit) [3,501 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Chain of Custody == '''Chain of Custody''' (CoC) refers to the chronological documentation or paper trail that records the sequence of custody, control, transfer, and analysis of physical or digital evidence in legal proceedings, investigations, and forensic processes. It ensures the integrity, authenticity, and admissibility of evidence by documenting who had possession of the evidence, when, and under what circumstances. === Importance === Chain of Custody is cru...")
- 21:18, 19 May 2024 Digital Forensics (hist | edit) [4,074 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Digital Forensics == '''Digital Forensics''', also known as '''cyber forensics''' or '''computer forensics''', is the process of collecting, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence in support of legal proceedings, investigations, and incident response efforts. It involves the use of specialized techniques, tools, and methodologies to extract and interpret digital evidence from computers, networks, mobile devices, and other digital media. === Objective...")
- 21:12, 19 May 2024 Incident Response Plan (hist | edit) [3,816 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Incident Response Plan == An '''Incident Response Plan''' (IRP) is a predefined set of procedures and guidelines designed to guide an organization's response to security incidents and breaches in its IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. It outlines the roles, responsibilities, actions, and communication protocols to be followed in the event of a security incident to ensure a timely, coordinated, and effective response. === Objectives === The primary objectives...")
- 21:09, 19 May 2024 Incident Management (hist | edit) [3,694 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Incident Management == '''Incident Management''' is the process of coordinating and managing the response to security incidents and breaches in an organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. It involves the timely detection, reporting, assessment, and resolution of security incidents to minimize their impact on business operations and mitigate potential risks. === Objectives === The primary objectives of Incident Management include: * '''Timely Detect...")
- 20:55, 19 May 2024 Incident Response (hist | edit) [3,377 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Incident Response == '''Incident Response''' is the process of detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents and breaches in an organization's IT systems, networks, and infrastructure. It involves implementing predefined procedures and measures to contain, mitigate, and recover from security breaches, minimize the impact on business operations, and restore normalcy as quickly as possible. === Objectives === The primary objectives of Incident Response i...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 20:51, 19 May 2024 Disaster Recovery (hist | edit) [3,426 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Disaster Recovery == '''Disaster Recovery''' (DR) is the process of restoring and resuming normal business operations following a disruptive event that affects an organization's IT systems, infrastructure, or facilities. It involves implementing strategies, plans, and procedures to recover data, restore systems, and resume critical business functions in the event of a natural disaster, cyber attack, or other catastrophic events. === Objectives === The primary objec...")
- 20:49, 19 May 2024 Business Impact Analysis (hist | edit) [3,533 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Business Impact Analysis == A '''Business Impact Analysis''' (BIA) is a systematic process of assessing the potential consequences of disruptive events on an organization's operations, processes, and resources. It aims to identify and prioritize critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery requirements to ensure continuity of operations and minimize the impact of disruptions. === Objectives === The primary objectives of a Business Impact Analysis include...")
- 20:47, 19 May 2024 Red Team (hist | edit) [3,198 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Red Team == A '''Red Team''' is a group of skilled cybersecurity professionals tasked with simulating real-world cyber attacks against an organization's systems, networks, and infrastructure to identify security vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and gaps in defenses. Unlike ethical hackers who conduct penetration tests with permission, Red Teams operate with a high degree of autonomy and secrecy, often emulating the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of real adver...")
- 20:46, 19 May 2024 Ethical Hacking (hist | edit) [3,411 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Ethical Hacking == '''Ethical Hacking''', also known as '''white-hat hacking''' or '''penetration testing''', is the practice of deliberately attempting to penetrate computer systems, networks, or applications with the permission of the owner to identify and address security vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Unlike malicious hackers, ethical hackers use their skills and knowledge for constructive purposes, helping organizations improve their security posture and defend...")
- 20:44, 19 May 2024 Risk Assessment (hist | edit) [3,015 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Risk Assessment == '''Risk Assessment''' is a systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential risks to an organization's assets, operations, and objectives. It aims to quantify the likelihood and potential impact of various threats and vulnerabilities, enabling informed decision-making and prioritization of risk management efforts. === Process === The risk assessment process typically involves the following steps: # '''Risk Identification'''...")
- 20:43, 19 May 2024 Risk Management (hist | edit) [3,029 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Risk Management == '''Risk Management''' is the process of identifying, assessing, prioritizing, and mitigating risks to an organization's assets, operations, and objectives. It involves systematically analyzing potential threats and vulnerabilities, evaluating their potential impact and likelihood, and implementing measures to minimize or control the associated risks. === Process === The risk management process typically consists of the following steps: # '''Risk...")
- 20:39, 19 May 2024 Security Policy (hist | edit) [3,508 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Security Policy == A '''Security Policy''' is a set of rules, guidelines, and procedures established by an organization to define and enforce the requirements, responsibilities, and best practices for protecting its information assets, systems, and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities. === Purpose === The primary purposes of a security policy are to: * '''Establish Standards''': Define the minimum acceptable levels of security for the organizat...")
- 20:37, 19 May 2024 Security Audit (hist | edit) [3,715 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Security Audit == A '''Security Audit''' is a systematic evaluation of an organization's information systems, policies, procedures, and controls to assess compliance with security standards, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and resources. === Objectives === The primary objectives of a security audit include: * '''Compliance Verification''': Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, i...")
- 20:33, 19 May 2024 Penetration Testing (hist | edit) [3,258 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Penetration Testing == '''Penetration Testing''', often abbreviated as '''pen testing''', is a proactive security assessment technique designed to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in a system, network, application, or organization. Unlike vulnerability assessments, which focus on identifying weaknesses, penetration testing goes a step further by simulating real-world attacks to assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and defenses. === Types === P...")
- 20:32, 19 May 2024 Vulnerability Assessment (hist | edit) [2,616 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Vulnerability Assessment == A '''Vulnerability Assessment''' is a systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing vulnerabilities within a system, network, application, or organization. It aims to proactively identify weaknesses that could be exploited by attackers to compromise security, steal sensitive information, or disrupt operations. === Process === The vulnerability assessment process typically involves the following steps: # '''Asset Ident...")
- 20:31, 19 May 2024 Physical Attack Surface (hist | edit) [3,002 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Physical Attack Surface == The '''Physical Attack Surface''' refers to the vulnerable aspects of a system, network, or organization that are exposed to physical manipulation, damage, or exploitation by malicious actors. It encompasses the tangible and accessible components of an environment that could be targeted to compromise security, disrupt operations, or steal sensitive information. === Components === The physical attack surface includes a variety of component...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 04:38, 9 May 2024 Penetra Cybersecurity (hist | edit) [643 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "right|frameless|300x300px|link=https://www.penetracyber.com/ == Penetra Cybersecurity == Penetra Cybersecurity is a prominent cybersecurity firm specializing in providing advanced cybersecurity solutions and services. Established to address the growing cyber threats in the digital era, Penetra offers comprehensive security assessments, penetration testing, and cybersecurity consulting to protect businesses and individuals from cyber att...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 02:16, 9 May 2024 OSI Model (hist | edit) [3,449 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model == The '''Open Systems Interconnection''' (OSI) model is a conceptual framework used to understand and standardize the functions of a telecommunication or computing system. It divides the communication process into seven distinct layers, each responsible for specific tasks and interactions in the process of transmitting data over a network. === Layers === The OSI model consists of seven layers, each with its own unique funct...")
- 02:09, 9 May 2024 Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (hist | edit) [4,644 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) == The '''Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service''' (RADIUS) is a networking protocol that provides centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) management for users who connect and use a network service, such as dial-up, VPN, or wireless network. RADIUS allows a company to maintain user profiles in a central database and authenticate users before granting them access to network resources. ==...")
- 02:08, 9 May 2024 Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (hist | edit) [3,883 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) == The '''Lightweight Directory Access Protocol''' (LDAP) is an open, vendor-neutral, application protocol used for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an Internet Protocol (IP) network. LDAP is commonly used for centralized authentication, authorization, and directory services in enterprise networks. === Operation === LDAP operates on a client-server model and uses a hierarchical da...")
- 02:06, 9 May 2024 Layer 2 Forwarding (hist | edit) [2,776 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F) == '''Layer 2 Forwarding''' (L2F) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks (VPNs) by encapsulating Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) frames within Internet Protocol (IP) packets. L2F was developed by Cisco Systems as an early VPN solution to enable remote access to corporate networks over the Internet. === Operation === L2F operates by encapsulating PPP frames within IP packets, allowing them to be transmitted over IP-ba...")
- 02:04, 9 May 2024 PPP over ATM (hist | edit) [3,104 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== PPP over ATM (PPPoA) == '''PPP over ATM''' (PPPoA) is a network protocol used to establish a point-to-point connection over Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) networks. It enables the encapsulation of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) frames within ATM cells, allowing the transmission of PPP packets over ATM-based networks, such as DSL and broadband connections. === Operation === PPPoA operates by establishing a session between a client device and an Internet Service Pro...")
- 02:03, 9 May 2024 PPP over Ethernet (hist | edit) [3,137 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) == '''PPP over Ethernet''' (PPPoE) is a network protocol used to establish a point-to-point connection over Ethernet networks. It enables the encapsulation of Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) frames within Ethernet frames, allowing the transmission of PPP packets over Ethernet-based networks, such as DSL, cable modem, and fiber-optic broadband connections. === Operation === PPPoE operates by establishing a session between a client device and...")
- 02:02, 9 May 2024 Cyclic Redundancy Check (hist | edit) [3,047 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) == The '''Cyclic Redundancy Check''' (CRC) is a type of error-detecting code used to detect accidental changes to raw data. It is commonly used in digital networks and storage devices to verify the integrity of transmitted or stored data. === Operation === CRC works by generating a fixed-size checksum, or hash value, from the data being checked. This checksum is appended to the data before transmission or storage. At the receiving end,...")
- 02:01, 9 May 2024 Internet Key Exchange (hist | edit) [3,060 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Internet Key Exchange (IKE) == The '''Internet Key Exchange''' (IKE) is a key management protocol used in IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) VPNs to establish security associations (SAs) and negotiate cryptographic parameters between two communication peers. IKE provides a secure method for exchanging encryption keys and authentication information, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of IPsec-protected communication. === Operation === IKE operates in two pha...")
- 02:00, 9 May 2024 Data Encryption (hist | edit) [3,545 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Data Encryption == '''Data encryption''' is the process of encoding information in such a way that only authorized parties can access it. It converts plaintext data into ciphertext using an encryption algorithm and a cryptographic key, making the data unreadable to anyone without the corresponding decryption key. === Operation === Data encryption involves two primary processes: encryption and decryption. * '''Encryption''': The process of converting plaintext dat...")
- 01:58, 9 May 2024 Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (hist | edit) [2,596 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) == The '''Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol''' (SSTP) is a VPN protocol that provides a mechanism to transport Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) traffic through an SSL/TLS channel. SSTP encapsulates PPP traffic over HTTPS, allowing secure and encrypted communication between a VPN client and server. === Operation === SSTP operates by encapsulating PPP frames within SSL/TLS packets, which are then transmitted over the HTTPS protocol...")
- 01:55, 9 May 2024 Extensible Authentication Protocol (hist | edit) [2,960 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) == The '''Extensible Authentication Protocol''' (EAP) is an authentication framework used in computer networks and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections. EAP allows for multiple authentication methods to be used during the authentication process, providing flexibility and extensibility. It is commonly used in wireless networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), and enterprise authentication systems. === Operation === EAP...")
- 01:55, 9 May 2024 Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (hist | edit) [2,560 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP) == The '''Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol''' (CHAP) is an authentication protocol used to verify the identity of a user or client device attempting to connect to a network. CHAP is a secure method that prevents transmission of plaintext passwords over the network. It is commonly used with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections. === Operation === When a user or client device initiates a connection to...")
- 01:53, 9 May 2024 Password Authentication Protocol (hist | edit) [2,325 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Password Authentication Protocol (PAP) == thumb|right|150px|PAP Icon The '''Password Authentication Protocol''' (PAP) is an authentication protocol used to verify the identity of a user or client device attempting to connect to a network. PAP is a simple, plaintext authentication method that transmits the username and password over the network in an unencrypted format. It is primarily used with Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) connections. === Op...")
- 01:53, 9 May 2024 User Datagram Protocol (hist | edit) [2,114 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== User Datagram Protocol (UDP) == The '''User Datagram Protocol''' (UDP) is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite. It provides a simple, connectionless communication service between processes running on different devices in a network. UDP is a part of the transport layer of the OSI model. === Operation === UDP is a lightweight protocol that operates by sending data packets, called datagrams, without establishing a connection between the sender and receiver....")
- 01:49, 9 May 2024 SSH File Transfer Protocol (hist | edit) [1,742 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) == The '''SSH File Transfer Protocol''' (SFTP) is a secure file transfer protocol that provides file access, file transfer, and file management functionalities over a secure data stream. SFTP is an extension of the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol and typically operates on port 22. === Operation === SFTP allows users to securely transfer files between a client and server using the SSH protocol. It provides commands to navigate directori...")
- 01:48, 9 May 2024 File Transfer Protocol (hist | edit) [1,943 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== File Transfer Protocol (FTP) == The '''File Transfer Protocol''' (FTP) is a standard network protocol used for the transfer of computer files between a client and server on a computer network. FTP operates over the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) or, in some cases, over the User Datagram Protocol (UDP). Typically, FTP operates on port 21 for control connections and port 20 for data connections. === Operation === FTP allows users to upload and download f...")
- 01:45, 9 May 2024 Post Office Protocol (hist | edit) [1,551 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Post Office Protocol (POP) == The '''Post Office Protocol''' (POP) is an application-layer Internet standard protocol used by e-mail clients to retrieve e-mail from a mail server. POP operates over TCP/IP connections, normally on port 110. POP version 3 (POP3) is the most recent version in common use and is defined in RFC 1939. === Operation === When an e-mail client connects to a mail server using POP, it typically downloads all the messages stored on the server f...")
- 01:41, 9 May 2024 Internet Message Access Protocol (hist | edit) [3,765 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Internet Message Access Protocol == The '''Internet Message Access Protocol''' (IMAP) is a communication protocol used by email clients to retrieve email messages from a mail server over a TCP/IP connection. Unlike Post Office Protocol (POP), which downloads email messages to the client device, IMAP allows users to view and manage email messages directly on the server, enabling access from multiple devices while keeping messages synchronized. === Overview ==...")
- 01:33, 9 May 2024 Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (hist | edit) [3,336 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Simple Mail Transfer Protocol == The '''Simple Mail Transfer Protocol''' (SMTP) is a communication protocol used for transmitting email messages between email servers. It is a core component of the Internet's email infrastructure and is responsible for routing and delivering email messages across networks. === Overview === SMTP provides a set of rules and conventions for exchanging email messages between mail transfer agents (MTAs), which are responsible for sendin...")
- 01:26, 9 May 2024 Transmission Control Protocol (hist | edit) [3,600 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Transmission Control Protocol == The '''Transmission Control Protocol''' (TCP) is a core protocol of the Internet Protocol Suite, responsible for establishing and maintaining reliable, end-to-end communication between applications on networked devices. TCP provides a connection-oriented, stream-based communication service, ensuring the reliable delivery of data packets over IP networks. === Overview === TCP is one of the main protocols in the transport layer (Layer...")
- 01:21, 9 May 2024 Internet Protocol (hist | edit) [3,273 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Internet Protocol == The '''Internet Protocol''' (IP) is a network layer (Layer 3) protocol used for routing data packets across networks. It is the foundation of the Internet and enables communication between devices connected to different networks, allowing them to exchange data packets in a standardized format. === Overview === IP provides the addressing and routing mechanism necessary for data packets to be transmitted across networks. It defines a set of rules...")
- 01:10, 9 May 2024 Point-to-Point Protocol (hist | edit) [3,765 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Point-to-Point Protocol == The '''Point-to-Point Protocol''' (PPP) is a data link layer (Layer 2) protocol used to establish a direct connection between two nodes in a network, typically over serial connections such as dial-up or dedicated lines. PPP provides a standardized method for encapsulating and transmitting data packets over point-to-point links, enabling reliable and efficient communication between network devices. === Overview === PPP is widely used for e...")
- 01:05, 9 May 2024 Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (hist | edit) [3,354 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol == '''Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol''' (PPTP) is a network protocol used to create Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) over the internet or other IP-based networks. It enables secure and private communication between remote users and a private network by encapsulating PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) packets within IP packets for transmission over the internet. === Overview === PPTP was developed by Microsoft and others as a s...")
- 01:00, 9 May 2024 Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (hist | edit) [3,369 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol == '''Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol''' (L2TP) is a tunneling protocol used to support virtual private networks (VPNs) or as part of the delivery of services by ISPs. It operates at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the OSI Model, providing a mechanism for encapsulating various network protocols within IP tunnels for secure transmission over the internet or other IP-based networks. === Overview === L2TP combines the best features of two ot...")
- 00:56, 9 May 2024 Internet Protocol Security (hist | edit) [3,793 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Internet Protocol Security == '''Internet Protocol Security''' (IPsec) is a suite of protocols used to secure internet communications at the IP layer. IPsec provides a framework for encrypting and authenticating IP packets, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted over IP networks. === Overview === IPsec was developed to address the security needs of IP-based communications, including virtual private networks (VPNs), remote acce...")
- 00:54, 9 May 2024 Client-to-Site VPN (hist | edit) [4,265 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Client-to-Site VPN == A '''Client-to-Site Virtual Private Network''' (VPN), also known as a Remote Access VPN or a Road Warrior VPN, is a type of VPN that enables individual users or client devices to securely connect to a private network from remote locations over the internet. Client-to-Site VPNs provide users with secure access to resources and services on the private network, allowing remote work and access to internal systems and data. === Overview === In...")
- 00:49, 9 May 2024 Site-to-Site VPN (hist | edit) [3,880 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Site-to-Site VPN == A '''Site-to-Site Virtual Private Network''' (VPN) is a type of VPN that establishes secure connections between multiple networks or sites over the internet. Site-to-Site VPNs enable seamless communication and resource sharing between geographically dispersed locations, such as branch offices, data centers, and partner networks. === Overview === Site-to-Site VPNs create secure tunnels between the networks of different sites or locations, allowin...")
- 00:45, 9 May 2024 User Authentication (hist | edit) [4,772 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== User Authentication == '''User Authentication''' is the process of verifying the identity of an individual or entity attempting to access a system, network, or application. Authentication ensures that only authorized users are granted access to resources and services, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access and misuse. === Overview === User Authentication is a fundamental security mechanism used in various contexts, including computer systems, net...")
- 00:12, 9 May 2024 Remote Access VPN (hist | edit) [4,001 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Remote Access VPN == A '''Remote Access Virtual Private Network''' (VPN) is a type of VPN that allows individual users to securely connect to a private network from remote locations over the internet. Remote Access VPNs provide users with secure access to resources and services on the private network, enabling remote work and access to internal systems and data. === Overview === Remote Access VPNs create a secure and encrypted tunnel between the user's device (such...")
- 00:04, 9 May 2024 Virtual Private Network (hist | edit) [4,132 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Virtual Private Network (VPN) == A '''Virtual Private Network''' (VPN) is a network technology that allows users to securely connect to a private network over the internet. VPNs provide a secure and encrypted connection between the user's device and the private network, ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and data integrity. They are commonly used to access resources and services on private networks remotely and to protect sensitive information from unauthorized acces...")
- 00:00, 9 May 2024 Blowfish (hist | edit) [3,401 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Blowfish == '''Blowfish''' is a symmetric-key block cipher algorithm designed by Bruce Schneier in 1993 as a fast, free alternative to existing encryption algorithms. It operates on 64-bit blocks and supports key lengths from 32 bits to 448 bits. Blowfish is known for its simplicity, efficiency, and resistance to cryptanalytic attacks. === Overview === Blowfish operates in two main phases: key expansion and data encryption. During key expansion, the algorithm g...")
- 23:54, 8 May 2024 Triple DES (hist | edit) [3,882 bytes] Ccocrick (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Triple DES == '''Triple DES''', also known as 3DES or Triple Data Encryption Algorithm (TDEA), is a symmetric encryption algorithm that applies the Data Encryption Standard (DES) cipher algorithm three times to each data block. It is an enhancement of the original DES algorithm to address its vulnerability to brute-force attacks due to its short key length. === Overview === Triple DES operates by encrypting plaintext data using three successive applications of...")
