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Going Linux #476 · Encryption - Introduction

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00:00 Going Linux #476 · An intro to encryption 01:10 Bill is still on Manjaro, Larry upgraded Linux Mint 05:32 Encryption: definition 06:28 Core concepts: plain text, cypher text 06:44 Cypher text 08:58 How it works 09:48 The main types of encryption 12:22 Key signing parties 13:51 Common applications 17:59 Cool new cryptographic techniques 18:33 Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) 21:43 Homomorphic Encryption (HE) 27:17 Quantum Cryptography (Quantum Key Distribution) 29:55 Biometric Encryption 31:32 Why even care about encryption? 32:25 How encryption makes stolen data useless 33:22 Defending Against Mass Surveillance Preventing "Eavesdropping" 34:18 Preserving Human Rights and Free Speech Protecting Vulnerable Groups 36:09 Ensuring Data Integrity Anti-Tampering 37:03 Maintaining Digital Trust Foundation of the Economy 37:31 Ideas to protect you security 39:25 Bill's final thoughts 41:53 goinglinux.com, [email protected], +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe

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