Reply To: OCU C)SP D Week 04 Lesson 09 Discussion

Hi Derrick! This is a great explanation of cryptography. You broke down the concepts very clearly! I agree, hashing and HMACs are foundational for proving data integrity. I’ve seen how digital signatures and secure boot processes help verify authenticity across systems. Without strong key management, even the best cryptographic tools will not be enough. It’s all about layering protection to ensure trust in every transaction and update. Thanks again!