Cryptography Overview
Cryptography is the ppractice of transforming readable information into unreadable information. This is done to protect
information from being accessed by unauthorized individuals.
The process of transforming readable information into unreadable information is called encryption. The process of transforming
unreadable information back into readable information is called decryption.
Cryptography is used in many different areas of life. Including, but not limited to, banking, online shopping, government
and military communications, and private messaging. The use of cryptography is essential in protecting our personal information
and ensuring that our communications remain private. Understanding the mathematics behind cryptography can help us to better keep our
information private.
The mathematics behind cryptography is based on number theory, algebra, and probability. This website will explore the mathematics behind
cryptography in more depth.