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Tyson, Jeff. "How Encryption Works." 06 April 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/encryption.htm> 11 May 2008.
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Jeff Tyson
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1.
Introduction to How Encryption Works
2.
Encryption Systems
3.
Symmetric Key
4.
Public Key
5.
Public Key: SSL
6.
Hashing Algorithms
7.
Authentication
8.
Checking for Corruption
9.
Lots More Information
10.
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Inside This Article
1.
Introduction to How Encryption Works
2.
Encryption Systems
3.
Symmetric Key
4.
Public Key
5.
Public Key: SSL
6.
Hashing Algorithms
7.
Authentication
8.
Checking for Corruption
9.
Lots More Information
10.
See all
Authentication
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