Cryptography is the practice of hiding information to store or communicate it in a secure way. It allows for confidentiality, integrity, and authentication of messages. There are two main types: symmetric key cryptography which uses a single key for encryption and decryption, and asymmetric key cryptography which uses different public and private keys. Popular symmetric algorithms include AES and DES, while RSA is an example of an asymmetric algorithm. The seminar discussed the components, processes, and applications of cryptography as well as examples of algorithms and common attacks.
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