Instructional Video

The Internet: Encryption and Public Keys

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We can partially thank Caesar that our e-mails are secure! Viewers learn how encryption and public key cryptography keep our communications safe over the Internet. The video also briefly covers the history of ciphers, such as the Caesar cipher.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners send secret messages to each other using the Caesar cipher
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should have familiarity with SSL and TLS
  • Builds on knowledge from previous videos in the playlist
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Well-paced video
  • Explanations are clear and concise
Cons
  • None