A cryptographic ____ is a procedure for encrypting or decrypting a message.
A) nexus
B) algorithm
C) index
D) message

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A cryptographic algorithm is a step-by-step procedure used in encryption and decryption of a message. It is a mathematical formula that converts plaintext into ciphertext and vice versa. The algorithm takes in input plaintext and a key, and produces the output ciphertext.

A Cryptographic ____ Is a Procedure for Encrypting or Decrypting