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Encryption

Recognize the importance and function of encryption in data transmission.

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CambridgeIGCSEComputer ScienceData transmission

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Recognize the importance and function of encryption in data transmission.
Comprehend the methods of data encryption through symmetric and asymmetric techniques, including the roles of public and private keys in asymmetric encryption.

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