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A cipher is defined as what

A.
The algorithm(s) needed to encrypt and decrypt a message
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A.
The algorithm(s) needed to encrypt and decrypt a message
B.
Encrypted text
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B.
Encrypted text
C.
The key used to encrypt a message
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C.
The key used to encrypt a message
D.
Any algorithm used in cryptography
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D.
Any algorithm used in cryptography
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Explanation:

The algorithm(s) needed to encrypt and decrypt a message

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipher

In cryptography, a cipher (or cypher) is an algorithm for performing encryption or decryption---a series of well-defined steps that can be followed as a procedure. An alternative, less common term is encipherment. To encipher or encode is to convert information into cipher or code. In common parlance, 'cipher' is synonymous with 'code', as they are both a set of steps that encrypt a message; however, the concepts are distinct in cryptography, especially classical cryptography.

asked 18/09/2024
Ramesh Kumar Patel
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