PHP UK Conference 2018 - Chris Riley - The secrets of Cryptography

This talk explores the challenges of secure communication between Alice and Bob in the presence of eavesdroppers like Eve and message manipulators like Mallory. The speaker reviews historical codes and ciphers, and transitions into an overview of modern cryptography. Attendees will gain insights into key concepts such as the differences between block ciphers and stream ciphers, as well as a glimpse into the mathematical foundations of public key cryptography. This session is ideal for those interested in understanding the fundamentals and complexities of securing communications.