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CompTIA Security+ SY0-301: 6.1 – Block and Stream Ciphers


Symmetric encryption often uses block ciphers or stream ciphers to create ciphertext. In this video, you’ll learn how block and stream ciphers work and what methods these ciphers employ to keep your information private.

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