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The method of reverting the encrypted text which is known as cipher text to its original form i.e. plain text is known as ________________(a) cryptanalysis(b) decryption(c) reverse engineering(d) encryptionThis question was posed to me in a job interview.This interesting question is from Types of Cryptography in chapter Cryptography in Security of Cyber Security

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Right option is (b) decryption

For explanation: Cryptography helps in SECURING a specific FORMAT so that only intended users can understand or process it. The method of reversing the encrypted text which is KNOWN as cipher text to its ORIGINAL form i.e. PLAIN text is known as decryption.



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