From af67e996dc93ade1acd4eed47d25da55c0c63b50 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Christian Cleberg Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:56:22 -0600 Subject: fix grammar in 2020 posts --- content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) (limited to 'content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org') diff --git a/content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org b/content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org index 5fa8293..a60ecd3 100644 --- a/content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org +++ b/content/blog/2020-02-09-cryptography-basics.org @@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ data to an intelligible form. Cryptography cannot offer protection against the loss of data; it simply offers encryption methods to protect data at-rest and data in-traffic. At a high-level, -encrypted is when plaintext data is encrypted to ciphertext (a secure form of -text that cannot be understood unless decrypted back to plaintext). The +encrypted is when plain text data is encrypted to cipher text (a secure form of +text that cannot be understood unless decrypted back to plain text). The encryption process is completed through the use of a mathematical function that utilizes one or more values called keys to encrypt or decrypt the data. @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ pieces to the system: - *Encryption Key:* A string of bits used within the encryption algorithm as the secret that allows successful encryption or decryption of data. - *Key Length (Size):* The maximum number of bits within the encryption key. - It's important to remember that key size is regulated in many countries. + It's important to remember that key size is regulated in certain countries. - *Message Digest:* A smaller, fixed-size bit string version of the original message. This is practically infeasible to reverse, which is why it's commonly used to verify integrity. @@ -102,8 +102,8 @@ security while using fewer resources. * Applications of Cryptographic Systems -There are quite a few implementations of cryptographic systems around the world. -Here are a few popular examples: +There are numerous implementations of cryptographic systems around the world. +Here are six popular examples: *Transport Layer Security (TLS):* One of the most famous cryptographic solutions created is TLS, a session-layered or connection-layered internet protocol that @@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ encryption method for Windows Active Directory (AD). * Cybersecurity Controls If you're someone who needs solutions on how to control risks associated with -utilizing a crytograhpic system, start with a few basic controls: +utilizing a crytograhpic system, start with these basic controls: - *Policies:* A policy on the use of cryptographic controls for protection of information is implemented and is in accordance with organizational @@ -162,4 +162,4 @@ utilizing a crytograhpic system, start with a few basic controls: the business of the organization, robust, and align with recommended guidelines. - *Protocol configuration:* Protocols have been reviewed and configured suitable - to the purpose of the business. \ No newline at end of file + to the purpose of the business. -- cgit v1.2.3