Going Linux #476 · Encryption - Introduction

Going Linux #476 · Encryption - Introduction

From Going Linux by Larry Bushey and Bill Smith

March 7, 2026

About this episode

This episode introduces the concept of encryption and discusses its importance in data security.

00:00 Going Linux #476 · An intro to encryption 01:10 Bill is still on Manjaro, Larry upgraded Linux Mint 05:32 Encryption: definition 06:28 Core concepts: plain text, cypher text 06:44 Cypher text 08:58 How it works 09:48 The main types of encryption 12:22 Key signing parties 13:51 Common applications 17:59 Cool new cryptographic techniques 18:33 Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) 21:43 Homomorphic Encryption (HE) 27:17 Quantum Cryptography (Quantum Key Distribution) 29:55 Biometric Encryption 31:32 Why even care about encryption? 32:25 How encryption makes stolen data useless 33:22 Defending Against Mass Surveillance Preventing "Eavesdropping" 34:18 Preserving Human Rights and Free Speech Protecting Vulnerable Groups 36:09 Ensuring Data Integrity Anti-Tampering 37:03 Maintaining Digital Trust Foundation of the Economy 37:31 Ideas to protect you security 39:25 Bill's final thoughts 41:53 goinglinux.com, goinglinux@gmail.com, +1-904-468-7889, @goinglinux, feedback, listen, subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: Larry Bushey, Bill Smith

Topics covered

  • encryption
  • cypher text
  • data security
  • cryptographic techniques
  • mass surveillance
  • digital trust

Keywords

  • encryption
  • cypher text
  • data integrity
  • quantum cryptography
  • biometric encryption
  • mass surveillance
  • digital trust

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manjaro, Linux Mint, goinglinux.com

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