Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Security (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337102063
Author: Michael E. Whitman, Herbert J. Mattord
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Steganography:

Steganography is a method to hide data within data, image, or audio files. It is not a form of cryptography, it is another way of securing data and information during transit. The word steganography came from Greek language and the meaning of the word is “secret writing”.

Usage of steganography:

  • It protect the message from third party and protect the data alteration.
  • Enhances the secrecy of data.
  • Using steganography the user can protect the secret communication on web during transmission...

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