Cryptography Explained: Stream Ciphers, Block Ciphers & Modes of Operation

In this video, we explore the fundamental concepts of modern cryptography and encryption techniques. Topics covered include: • Stream ciphers and the One-Time Pad (OTP) • XOR operation in encryption • Block ciphers and block sizes • Modes of operation: Electronic Codebook (ECB) Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) Cipher Feedback (CFB) Output Feedback (OFB) Counter Mode (CTR) Galois Counter Mode (GCM) • Lightweight cryptography for IoT devices • Homomorphic encryption concepts • Summary comparison of encryption techniques This tutorial is ideal for computer science students, cybersecurity learners, and anyone preparing for exams or certifications related to cryptography and network security. If you found this helpful, don’t forget to like and subscribe for more cybersecurity and networking content.