Cryptography Basics: Protecting Your Data in the Digital World

In today’s digital age, protecting our data is more important than ever, and cryptography plays a huge role in keeping our information secure. But what is cryptography? How does it work? And why does it matter? In this video, we dive into the basics of cryptography—from its origins with the Egyptians to its modern-day applications in securing our messages and data online. We’ll explore essential cryptographic terms like plaintext, ciphertext, and cipher, along with common methods of encryption, such as substitution ciphers and hashing algorithms. Here's what you'll learn in this video: 00:00 - Introduction 00:38 - Course Content 01:09 - Basic Cryptography Concepts 01:48 - Cryptography Terminology 04:23 - Ciphers Examples 05:38 - Hashing 08:47 - End Connect with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvb-xx7/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/hvb.xx7/ GitHub: https://github.com/hvb-xx7 This is just the beginning! In future videos, we'll dive deeper into advanced cryptographic techniques, so make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for the next part of this series. If you’re interested in learning how your data stays safe online, this video is for you!