Chapter 11
Encryption Algorithms and Random Numbers
An encryption algorithm and a pseudorandom number algorithm are methods often used in program development, but an encryption algorithm is very professional; in web development, if we have a lack of understanding of cryptographic algorithms and pseudorandom number algorithms, we are likely to incorrectly use them and eventually cause safety problems. In this chapter, we will discuss some of the common problems.
11.1 Introduction
Cryptography has a long history, and it is meant to meet people’s most basic security need—confidentiality. Cryptography is the basis for the development of the field on security (Figure 11.1).
Figure 11.1
In web applications, we can often ...
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