[Trae Johnson]

You’ve defined the basic function of cryptography and how it maintains the privacy and trust values of data. I am glad you highlighted encryption and digital signatures as both are what collectively guarantee confidentiality and authenticity. Your comment on the detection of unauthorized alteration shows that you realize how cryptography also guarantees data integrity, not just privacy. I especially agree with your mention of actual use cases like email, online banking, and cloud storage—these show how pervasive cryptography has become in our everyday life. All in all, your entry well describes how cryptography creates digital trust through the protection of data against cyber attacks and third-party intrusions.