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@article{166015,
        author = {Preetham KV and Anshu Tripathi and Balaram M},
        title = {Cipher X: Design of a Hybrid Cryptography System based on Vigenère and Polybius Ciphers},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {1},
        pages = {2254-2259},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=166015},
        abstract = {Cryptography, originating from a Greek word meaning the art of securing information by transforming it into a complex and unreadable format, blends mathematics with computer science. The explosive growth of the Internet has heightened awareness of security vulnerabilities. Despite increasing concerns over internet security, many applications have been developed without adequately addressing fundamental goals of data security: confidentiality, authentication, and integrity.
As our daily activities increasingly rely on data networks, understanding these security issues becomes increasingly crucial. Cryptography is essential to prevent unauthorized access to data. This paper introduces a novel hybrid security cipher by combining two of the most significant ciphers, namely the Polybius Cipher and the Vigenère Cipher. This hybrid encryption approach offers enhanced security compared to traditional ciphers.
},
        keywords = {Encryption, Cryptography, Polybius Ciphers, Vigene`re Ciphers},
        month = {June},
        }