Symmetric Encryption

Cryptography

Authors

  • Mark Gondree Sonoma State University

Abstract

This activity introduces the setting of symmetric cryptography, including the terminology and notation for encryption and decryption in a symmetric setting.

This activity was developed with NSF support through IUSE-1626765. You may request access to this activity via the following link: IntroCS-POGIL Activity Writing Program. 

  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Setting: Classroom
  • Activity Type: Learning Cycle
  • Discipline: Computer Science
  • Course: Cryptography
  • Keywords: cryptosystem, key space, message space, ciphertext space

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Published

2023-01-05

How to Cite

Gondree, M. (2023). Symmetric Encryption: Cryptography. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 3(4). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/268

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2022): CS-POGIL Special Issue

Section

CS-POGIL Activity Writing Program

License

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