Which of the following describe encryption [Choose all that apply]?

Question

A uniform length, one-way value calculated from an input
A way to protect data at rest from theft or disclosure
Algorithms designed to make your computer hard to exploit
A way to send data between to points, securely

Answer 1

The statements that describe encryption are:

1. A way to protect data at rest from theft or disclosure - This describes how encryption is used to secure stored data.

2. A way to send data between two points, securely - This describes the use of encryption in securing data in transit, ensuring that it can only be read by the intended recipients.

The other options do not accurately describe encryption:

• A uniform length, one-way value calculated from an input - This describes a hash function, not encryption.

• Algorithms designed to make your computer hard to exploit - This is more related to security measures or practices rather than encryption specifically.

So, the correct answers are the second and fourth statements.