Cryptography vs Steganography

Developers should learn cryptography to implement security features in applications, such as protecting sensitive data (e meets developers should learn steganography when working on applications requiring data privacy, digital rights management, or secure communication channels where hiding the very presence of information is critical. Here's our take.

Cryptography

Nice Pick

Developers should learn cryptography to implement security features in applications, such as protecting sensitive data (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: ssl-tls, public-key-infrastructure

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Steganography

Developers should learn steganography when working on applications requiring data privacy, digital rights management, or secure communication channels where hiding the very presence of information is critical

Pros

• Specific use cases include embedding copyright watermarks in media files, concealing messages in images for secure transmission, and implementing anti-tampering mechanisms in software
• Related to: cryptography, digital-forensics

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Cryptography if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Steganography if: You prioritize specific use cases include embedding copyright watermarks in media files, concealing messages in images for secure transmission, and implementing anti-tampering mechanisms in software over what Cryptography offers.

The Bottom Line

Cryptography wins

Developers should learn cryptography to implement security features in applications, such as protecting sensitive data (e