Management Of Information Security
Management Of Information Security
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781337405713
Author: WHITMAN, Michael.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 12, Problem 15RQ
Program Plan Intro

Cryptology:

  • Cryptology is the mathematics, such as number theory, and the application of formulas and algorithms.
  • It is formed from the Greek words “kryptos” (that is hidden) and “logos” (that is word).
  • It achieves security from appropriate users being able to transform information by asset of a secret keys.

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