This article will cover the Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm and explain how Diffie Hellman algorithm functions, providing an example of generating a shared secret key, and offering a Java implementation of the algorithm. How Does Diffie-Hellman Work? This above step by step algorithm shows how Alice and Bob derive a shared secret key over an … Read more
In this article, we will understand the fundamentals of cybersecurity, information security, and network security. Cybersecurity: Protecting the Digital Realm Information Security: Safeguarding Data Integrity Information Security is the security mechanism used to provide the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. Other qualities, like authenticity, accountability, nonrepudiation, and dependability also used to preserve the security … Read more
The Digital Signature Algorithm (DSA) is a cryptographic algorithm used to verify the authenticity of digital messages and digital documents by ensuring that the information haven’t been tampered during transmission. DSA is based on mathematical principles involving modular exponentiation and discrete logarithms, making it highly secure when implemented correctly. Working Principle of DSA The Digital … Read more
In this tutorial you will learn the elliptic curve cryptography algorithm it’s various encryption algorithms, digital signature algorithm, key agreement algorithms, advantages of Elliptic Curve Cryptography, and a comparison between ECC and RSA algorithm. Encryption algorithm in ECC Below are the encryption algorithms used in Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC). ECIES (Elliptic Curve Integrated Encryption Scheme) … Read more
The RSA algorithm, named after its inventors Rivest Shamir Adleman, is a cornerstone of modern cryptography. It is an asymmetric encryption algorithm, meaning it uses two different keys for encryption and decryption. Public key is used for encryption and private key is used for decryption. This article delves into the use of RSA algorithm explaining … Read more
In this tutorial you will learn asymmetric key cryptography also known as public key cryptography, types of asymmetric key cryptography, advantage and disadvantage of asymmetric key cryptography and current problem in Asymmetric Key Cryptography: Asymmetric encryption algorithms Following are the list of Asymmetric encryption algorithms in public key cryptography. RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) … Read more
In this tutorial you will learn about blowfish symmetric key cryptographic algorithm and also implement Blowfish Encryption and Decryption in Java. Blowfish Encryption in Java To implement Blowfish encryption in Java, we need to use Bouncy Castle or the built-in Java Cryptography Extension (JCE). Decryption with Blowfish in Java To implement Blowfish decryption in Java, … Read more
In this tutorial will learn the process of performing Key Generation and Management in Symmetric Cryptography using Java. Symmetric encryption requires a secure key for both encryption and decryption processes. In Java, you can generate a secure key using the KeyGenerator class. In this example, we have generated a 256-bit secret key for AES encryption … Read more
TwoFish cryptographic algorithm is a symmetric key block cipher which was one of the finalists in the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) competition, but not able to be selected as the standard. It is an improvement over the Blowfish algorithm and is known for its simplicity and efficiency. In this guide, we’ll explore the key concepts … Read more
In this tutorial, you will learn to use symmetric cryptography in Java, you will learn the essential concepts of single key aka symmetric key cryptography for encryption and decryption using different symmetric algorithm like AES, DES, 3DES, Blowfish, and Twofish. Symmetric Cryptography The primary components of symmetric key cryptography are: Symmetric key cryptography algorithms in … Read more
Advantages of 3-DES Disadvantages of 3-DES Key Features and Components of 3-DES Algorithm Different Keying Options Available in 3-DES Best Practices for Storing Keys in 3-DES 3-DES example in java In this example:
In this article you will learn to use DES Encryption and Decryption in Java by using javax.crypto framework. Advantages of DES Encryption: Disadvantages of DES Encryption: In this example:
In this article you will learn AES Encryption and Decryption algorithm, advantages and disadvantages of AES algorithm, AES mode of operation and common vulnerabilities and attacks in AES algorithm. The AES algorithm, also known as Rijndael, is a symmetric block cipher encryption method. Symmetric encryption means that the same secret key is used for both … Read more
In this article you will learn basic of Java security, cryptography, the Java Cryptography Architecture, security providers, and the key principles of JCA. Java security and cryptography platform focused on robust security practices by covering language safety, cryptography, public key infrastructure, authentication, secure communication, and access control. Java Cryptography Architecture (JCA): The Java Cryptography Architect1ure … Read more
AES aka advance encryption standard is a symmetric encryption algorithm, meaning the same key is used for both encryption and decryption. It operates on fixed-size blocks of data, typically 128 bits, and supports key lengths of 128, 192, or 256 bits. Electronic Code Book (ECB) mode is the most basic form of symmetric cipher. In … Read more
Message digest example in java Output The code snippet showcases a simple example of using a cryptographic MessageDigest in Java. In the main method of the DigestExample class, a SHA-256 hash is computed for the input string “Hello World!” using the computeDigest method from the JcaUtils class (not shown in the provided snippet). The computed … Read more
When it comes to robust encryption techniques, the AES algorithm in CBC mode in Java stands out for its security features. CBC mode, short for Cipher Block Chaining, introduces an extra layer of protection by incorporating a random Initialization Vector (IV) into the encryption process. In the realm of cybersecurity, implementing AES encryption in CBC … Read more
In the realm of computer security, Java Sandbox Security plays a crucial role by providing a mechanism for isolating running programs to minimize system failures and prevent software vulnerabilities from spreading. Essentially, a Java Sandbox Security is an isolated computing environment where a program or file can execute without affecting the host application. This article … Read more
