By the end of this project, you will be able to create a basic application using Vigenere encryption-decryption technique to encrypt and decrypt messages. Throughout the project, you will be able to identify the basics of cryptography and how to encrypt and decrypt messages using a specific technique, you will be able to apply concepts like ASCII codes and type casting. Moreover, you will be able to do some mathematical operations on characters, and finally you will be ready to dive more into the cryptography world.
Encryption and Decryption using C++
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4.5
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Intermediate level
Some related experience required
1 hour and 10 minutes
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What you'll learn
identify the basics of cryptography and how to encrypt and decrypt messages using Vigenere cipher algorithm
apply concepts like ASCII codes and type casting
learn how to do some mathematical operations on characters
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
In task 1 we are going to define the general idea of encryption and decryption and we will preview a demo of the project
In task 2 we are going to learn the concept of ASCII codes and type casting.
In task 3 we are going to learn the concept of Vigenere cipher and apply this concept to encrypt a single character.
In task 4 we will learn how to encrypt a whole string using Vigenere cipher.
In task 5 task we are going to create a basic encryption decryption application using Vigenere cipher.
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MR
5
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023
It is a good project to help student in developing their Cryptography knowledge. There should be more in it regarding Symmetric and Public Key cryptography.
TL
5
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Interesting project. I'd never had a use for ASCII codes until now.
SP
5
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2024
Quick to learn and understand the encryption concept.
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