Monoalphabetic Substitution Cipher-:Understanding Classic Encryption Techniques

University:
University of Alberta
Course:
CMPUT 333 | Security in a Networked World
Academic year:

2024
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139

Pages:

4
Author:

Neena N.

Monoalphabetic Substitution Cipher Welcome to a deep dive into the world of monoalphabetic substitution ciphers, a fundamental building block of cryptography, What is a Monoalphabetic Substitution Cipher? Simple Substitution A method where each letter of the alphabet is replaced with a different letter, according to a fixed scheme. One-to-One Mapping Each letter in the original message is replaced with a single unique letter from the same alphabet How does it work? 1 Key Generation Create a secret key that maps each letter to its replacement. 2 Encryption Substitute each letter in the message with its corresponding replacement from the key. 3 Decryption Reverse the substitution using the key to recover the original message. INOOVIathion GROWTH Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages Simple and easy to implement Can be used for short messages Disadvantages • Vulnerable to frequency analysis Limited key space Cryptanalysis: Breaking the Cipher Q AB Frequency Analysis Analyzing the frequency of letters in the ciphertext to identify patterns. Dictionary Attack Comparing the ciphertext to a dictionary of common words and phrases. Pattern Recognition Identifying recurring patterns and sequences in the ciphertext. Historical Significance 1 Ancient Civilizations Used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans for secret communication. Renaissance Era Popularized by Renaissance scholars and used in espionage and warfare. Early Cryptography Paved the way for more complex cryptographic methods and systems. Modern Applications Educational Tool Used to teach basic cryptography concepts and principles. 1 Security Games 2 Incorporated into puzzles and games to challenge problem-solving skills. Data Obfuscation 3 Used in certain applications for data protection and privacy.