If you use Firefox, navigate to www.google.com (Links to an external site.) and
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Question
If you use Firefox, navigate to www.google.com (Links to an external site.) and click on the lock. When you are able to view the drop down menu that appears stating this connection is secure, click on the right-facing arrow. You will then see the connection is verified by Google. Click on More Information. Then click the button labeled View Certificate. Click on the Details tab. How many bits is the encryption key that is in use on this site?
What cryptographic algorithm is in use in this connection (DES, 3DES, AES, etc)?
Explanation / Answer
1)Symmetric key algorithms (Private key cryptography)
2)Asymmetric key algorithms (Public key cryptography)