Mar 3 · 4 min read · Last semester, I had an Information Security course, in which we went from the basics like Caesar ciphers all the way to modern algorithms like AES and SHA-256. Naturally, being a dev, I got curious a
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Aug 4, 2025 · 6 min read · While doing multiple courses, honing my practical hacking skills, and reading through dozens of blog posts and cybersecurity updates, I often encountered the information that asymmetric encryption algorithms are more secure than symmetric ones. Plea...
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Jun 13, 2025 · 7 min read · In a world where data security is more crucial than ever, understanding encryption is not just a “developer nice-to-have”—it’s a must. Whether you're working on a personal project, a fintech app, or a medical records platform, securing user data shou...
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Apr 1, 2025 · 24 min read · Back in 1997, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) launched a global competition to find the next generation encryption standard. After years of rigorous testing and analysis, an algorithm called Rijndael emerged victorious,...
Join discussionMar 19, 2025 · 4 min read · Understanding the Two Giants of Encryption In modern cryptography, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) are two of the most widely used encryption algorithms. They serve different purposes, with AES used for fast symmetr...
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Mar 17, 2025 · 3 min read · AES is a symmetric key encryption algorithm that has replaced DES due to its higher security and efficiency. 1. Block Cipher Structure AES encrypts fixed-size 128-bit blocks of data. Unlike DES (which uses a Feistel structure), AES uses a substitut...
Join discussionJan 10, 2025 · 7 min read · Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming how we interact with the world around us. From smart home devices and healthcare wearables to industrial sensors and autonomous vehicles, IoT devices are becoming integral to daily lif...
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Jan 10, 2025 · 4 min read · Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, encryption algorithms are the backbone of secure communication. Among the plethora of encryption techniques, AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and DES (Data Encryption Standard) are two of the most well-kn...
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Oct 28, 2024 · 5 min read · Data encryption is a fundamental part of securing mobile applications, particularly those handling sensitive information like user credentials, tokens, or files. Android provides several encryption techniques and APIs that developers can implement to...
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Oct 16, 2024 · 5 min read · In today's world, data security is a top priority for developers and businesses alike. One of the most widely used encryption techniques is AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), which is both fast and secure. This article will walk you through how to i...
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