The Quick Explanation:
Simply put: The math behind security.
Cryptography is the science of protecting information through encryption, hashing, and digital signatures. It ensures that data remains confidential, authentic, and unaltered during storage or transmission.
Why it matters
Without cryptography, secure banking, private messaging, and confidential business communications would not be possible. In cybersecurity, cryptography underpins everything from SSL certificates to secure authentication protocols.
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