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This mathematical field includes encryption, signatures and other techniques for protecting information.

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Cryptography: The practice of securing information by transforming it into unreadable code. Source: Cryptography ↗

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  1. 22This security technology detects and removes malware, regularly updated to recognize newly discovered threats.RECALL
    Antivirus Software

    Antivirus software detects and removes malware, regularly updated to recognize newly discovered threats.

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  2. 23These cryptographic values let recipients check a message's integrity and its association with a signing key.RECALL
    Digital Signatures

    Digital signatures verify a message's authenticity, confirming it has not been altered since signing.

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  3. 24This simplified key can bypass the wards in several compatible old-fashioned locks.IDENTIFY
    The Skeleton Key

    A skeleton key is filed to open several simple locks, exploiting the simplicity of older lock designs.

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