Will the Butterfly Cipher keep your Network Data secure? Developments in Computer Encryption

TL;DR

This paper reviews recent developments in encryption, focusing on the Butterfly cipher and quantum cryptography, comparing their applications in network security and discussing future directions and vulnerabilities.

Contribution

It provides a comparative analysis of the Butterfly cipher and quantum cryptography, highlighting their roles and weaknesses in network security.

Findings

Butterfly cipher offers specific encryption advantages.

Quantum cryptography provides enhanced security features.

Identifies security weaknesses in current encryption methods.

Abstract

This paper explains the recent developments in security and encryption. The Butterfly cipher and quantum cryptography are reviewed and compared. Examples of their relative uses are discussed and suggestions for future developments considered. In addition application to network security together with a substantial review of classification of encryption systems and a summary of security weaknesses are considered.