Fieldnote: Encryption
tl:dr – different types of encryption exist and not all will be applicable for your project so it is important to know the differences
Symmetric encryption
- x1 secret | same encrypts/decrypts the data.
- Encrypts large amounts of data quickly.
Examples of Symmetric encryption algorithms:
DES 56, 3DES 168 bit, AES 128/192/256 bit, Twofish 128 bit, Blowfish 64 bit.
Diffie Hellman (DH): A secure tunnel which routes symmetric data.
Asymmetric encryption
x2 keys = x1 private key & x1 public key
Examples of asymmetric encryption algorithms
